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

Delicate lace details were added to the hemline and long sleeves. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Shopping for the best petite skirts for women isn’t as simple as choosing a shorter hemline. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 July 2026

Upton, 34, wore a white, single off-the-shoulder minidress with a cowl neck and asymmetrical hemline. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Cocoon-like tailoring, dramatic hemlines, and billowy pants and dresses create an expressive and eye-catching approach to fashion. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 13 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