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 Columbia Sportswear adds pockets below the waistline of certain women's shirts so that they are not technically classified as blouses, which brings the duty rate down from 26.9% to 16%, as Marketplace reported in 2019. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025 She could be seen once again adjusting the waistline of the pants, which highlighted her slim waist. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025 This translated to office sirens walking in knits with cut-outs, slashed shirting, and slacks that had boxers peeking over the waistline, proving that business will not be as usual come autumn — and that’s a good thing. Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2025 The dress is strapless and backless with a high waistline, and a voluminous princess-like silhouette. Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 3 Mar. 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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