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

Still, Charli took a different approach than Depp, opting for a mid-thigh hemline and a pointy-toe pump. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Feminine touches like off-the-shoulder bow details were included on the top of the dress straps, while a Y2K-era bubble style was featured at the hemline. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Petite styling coach Angela Foster suggests either opting for a shorter hemline that hits around the waist or going longer with a mid-calf or ankle-grazing style. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2026

The classic fabric kept the look effortless, while the longer hemline offered comfortable coverage. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 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