Examples of hemline in a Sentence
The hemline falls just above the knee.
I shortened the hemline on the dress.
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Wilson's look was a blush-pink, off-the-shoulder dress, while Agruma wore a white and peach floral frock with scalloped trim on the sleeves and hemline.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Cropped pants are my warm-weather go-to thanks to their breezy hemline and ability to put my favorite sandals on display.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The cropped hemline can also be more appropriate than shorts for dressier occasions, like work or nice dinners.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
With shorter hemlines, thinner straps and breezy fabrics, choosing the right shapewear becomes more about smart design.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Cropped pants are my warm-weather go-to thanks to their breezy hemline and ability to put my favorite sandals on display.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The cropped hemline can also be more appropriate than shorts for dressier occasions, like work or nice dinners.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
With shorter hemlines, thinner straps and breezy fabrics, choosing the right shapewear becomes more about smart design.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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“Hemline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemline. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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hemline
noun
hem·line
ˈhem-ˌlīn 
: the line formed by the hem of a dress, skirt, or coat
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