Examples of hemline in a Sentence
The hemline falls just above the knee.
I shortened the hemline on the dress.
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Madonna, 67, freed the nipple and narrowly avoided a wardrobe malfunction while stepping out in a blue minidress with an extra-short hemline.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
The airy cotton bottoms feature delicate lace detailing along the hemline, adding an elegant, eye-catching touch to the simple, easy-to-wear design.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
This structured pair is a close match to Lohan’s shorts with crisp offset pleats and an invisible hemline, both of which dress up the look.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
The cropped hemline can also be more appropriate than shorts for dressier occasions, like work or nice dinners.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
12 June 2026
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
The airy cotton bottoms feature delicate lace detailing along the hemline, adding an elegant, eye-catching touch to the simple, easy-to-wear design.
—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
This structured pair is a close match to Lohan’s shorts with crisp offset pleats and an invisible hemline, both of which dress up the look.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
The cropped hemline can also be more appropriate than shorts for dressier occasions, like work or nice dinners.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hemline
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“Hemline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemline. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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hemline
noun
hem·line
ˈhem-ˌlīn 
: the line formed by the hem of a dress, skirt, or coat
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