as in waist
the middle region of the human torso used a belt to define her waistline

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Recent Examples of waistline The dress also featured an elegant column skirt with subtle pleating on the waistline and was paired with a scarf that Gomez carried around her arm throughout the night. Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025 The monochromatic gray suit which was inspired by a Golden Globes look worn by Julia Roberts in 1990 was adorned with a gold feather tie dropping below the waistline, a red pin, and black traditional dress shoes. Essence, 6 Jan. 2025 The waistline sits below the navel; the hem skims the bottom of the bum Lace trim garter straps at side body Rose gold-tone hardware Satin flashes 93% Polyamide, 7% Elastane Hand wash cold, do not wring, do not tumble dry, line dry. Appointed, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025 Experts and influencers alike are perpetually warring over whether fats are dangerous for the heart, whether carbs are good or bad for your waistline, and how much protein a person truly needs. Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for waistline 

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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistline. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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