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

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Recent Examples on the Web The actress selected a red Oscar de la Renta gown featuring a flared pleated skirt and a twist detail at the waistline. Hannah Malach, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024 For the premiere of the movie at BFI London Film Festival, Gomez rocked a floor-length Oscar De La Renta gown that featured striking bow tie detail at the waistline and full skirt. Jenny Haward, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024 This all-white duo features a collarless top and pants with an elasticized waistline. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2024 Top trends: Low waistlines were a key trend, seen at Victoria Beckham, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen and Miu Miu, along with Bermuda shorts from Victoria Beckham, Schiaparelli, Miu Miu, Rabanne and Stella McCartney. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024 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 17 Nov. 2024.

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