waistline
noun
waist·line
ˈwāst-ˌlīn 
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 dress is strapless and backless with a high waistline, and a voluminous princess-like silhouette.
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Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 3 Mar. 2025
These Levi’s jeans have an ultra-high waistline and strike the ideal balance between figure-hugging skinny jeans and baggy silhouettes.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
For a more sculpted look, consider Alo Yoga’s version, designed with contrast white piping along the chest and waistline.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
As a result, the collection consisted of Barrus' architectural silhouettes, corseted waistlines, and asymmetrical one-shoulder drape all in the color palette of soft greens, golden yellows, twilight lilacs, and ivory to mirror the beauty of Ephesus at dawn and dusk.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 3 Mar. 2025
These Levi’s jeans have an ultra-high waistline and strike the ideal balance between figure-hugging skinny jeans and baggy silhouettes.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
For a more sculpted look, consider Alo Yoga’s version, designed with contrast white piping along the chest and waistline.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
As a result, the collection consisted of Barrus' architectural silhouettes, corseted waistlines, and asymmetrical one-shoulder drape all in the color palette of soft greens, golden yellows, twilight lilacs, and ivory to mirror the beauty of Ephesus at dawn and dusk.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistline. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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waistline
noun
waist·line
ˈwāst-ˌlīn
1
a
b
: body circumference at the waist
2
: the part of a garment surrounding the waist
Medical Definition
waistline
noun
waist·line
ˈwāst-ˌlīn
: body circumference at the waist
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