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

Feather detailing accentuated the high front slit and hemline. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Historically, hemlines get longer and silhouettes turn more traditional during times of economic recession and instability. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

Per photos shared by DeuxMoi, Michelle embraced hot girl fall in a black-and-white tweed jacket with distinct fringe accents along her wrists and her hemline. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026

The asymmetrical hemline of the sweater is right on trend and makes the whole look feel much more intentional, while the slouchy silhouette still looks polished enough for a coffee run after landing. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 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