waistline

noun

waist·​line ˈwāst-ˌlīn How to pronounce waistline (audio)
1
a
: an arbitrary line encircling the narrowest part of the waist
b
: the part of a garment that covers the waistline or may be above or below it as fashion dictates
2
: body circumference at the waist

Examples of waistline in a Sentence

The diet claims it will reduce your waistline in just four weeks. The dress has a small waistline and a full skirt.
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The cropped length means the shirt fits just above your waistline, and the heavyweight fabric makes the shirt durable. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025 The high waistline, billowy fabric, and bow-style tie belt make these paperbag pants a great pick for anyone who struggles to find work pants that flatter their midsection. Clint Davis, People.com, 13 May 2025 Police responded and found a woman with small lacerations on her chest and a laceration from below her waistline that traveled up her stomach to her chest, the warrant affidavit said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2025 The fabric of the look cascades straight past the hips to a split above the waistline, which revealed Davis’ midriff. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waistline

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of waistline was in 1857

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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistline. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

waistline

noun
waist·​line ˈwāst-ˌlīn How to pronounce waistline (audio)
1
b
: body circumference at the waist
2
: the part of a garment surrounding the waist

Medical Definition

waistline

noun
waist·​line ˈwāst-ˌlīn How to pronounce waistline (audio)
: body circumference at the waist

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