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

This isn't the first time Kate and swayed from the royal knee-length hemline rule. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Gomez's body-hugging dress was covered in sparkles and draped into a fringed hemline at her feet. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

The return of this nostalgic style proves that longer hemlines can be just as chic as a midi skirt or dress—albeit more unexpected. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 July 2026

Short hemlines and heels that match your skin tone are the key to longer-looking legs, and mini skirts like this skort from Senserise are a great way to try out the style without breaking the bank. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 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