: having a flared bottom and a close-fitting top
—used of a garment
an A-line skirt
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This sophisticated sweater dress has an A-line skirt and white piping that gives it a modern, upscale look.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
The team ended up choosing an A-line dress with short sleeves and a flowy skirt that provides less fabric-to-skin contact.
—CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The dress featured a tiered black, A-line midi skirt, while the top featured a ruffled neckline and sleeves.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
The dress also featured a small, delicate belt, and followed an A-line shape.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2026
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
The team ended up choosing an A-line dress with short sleeves and a flowy skirt that provides less fabric-to-skin contact.
—CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The dress featured a tiered black, A-line midi skirt, while the top featured a ruffled neckline and sleeves.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
The dress also featured a small, delicate belt, and followed an A-line shape.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for A-line
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“A-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-line. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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