hemline

noun

hem·​line ˈhem-ˌlīn 

: the line formed by the lower edge of a dress, skirt, or coat

Examples of hemline in a Sentence

The hemline falls just above the knee.

I shortened the hemline on the dress.

Recent Examples on the Web

The singer paired the cardigan with a form-fitting pencil skirt that, instead of a straightforward silhouette, flared at the mini hemline into a tutu style, cast in a black tone. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Ballroom Bustle One bustle that has been on the rise—along with hemlines—is the ballroom bustle. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

The obvious next step would be to balance the look's short hemline with an equally classic pair of knee-high boots, just as Bella Hadid recently demonstrated on the streets of New York. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2026

The classic fabric kept the look effortless, while the longer hemline offered comfortable coverage. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hemline

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bloodline
• bovine
• brucine
• byline

Kids Definition

hemline

noun

hem·​line ˈhem-ˌlīn 

: the line formed by the hem of a dress, skirt, or coat