waistline
noun
waist·line
ˈwāst-ˌlīn 
1
a
: an arbitrary line encircling the narrowest part of the waist
b
: the part of a garment that covers the waistline or may be above or below it as fashion dictates
2
: body circumference at the waist
Examples of waistline in a Sentence
The diet claims it will reduce your waistline in just four weeks.
The dress has a small waistline and a full skirt.
Recent Examples on the Web
The light wash pants have a high waistline, roomy silhouette, and cuffed hems.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Dunn surveyed 300 people with a waistline of 34 inches and up.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
As Suns guard Jalen Green crossed the timeline, DiVincenzo got directly into his waistline.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
Attached to the waistline were layers of pleated ivory fabric, creating a tutu effect.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Dunn surveyed 300 people with a waistline of 34 inches and up.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
As Suns guard Jalen Green crossed the timeline, DiVincenzo got directly into his waistline.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
Attached to the waistline were layers of pleated ivory fabric, creating a tutu effect.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for waistline
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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistline. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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waistline
noun
waist·line
ˈwāst-ˌlīn
1
a
b
: body circumference at the waist
2
: the part of a garment surrounding the waist
Medical Definition
waistline
noun
waist·line
ˈwāst-ˌlīn
: body circumference at the waist
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