Examples of hemline in a Sentence
The hemline falls just above the knee.
I shortened the hemline on the dress.
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Fixmatti Two-Piece Knit Sweatsuit Between the high-neckline, side slits, cuffed hemline, and wide-leg pants, this Fixmatti Two-Piece Knit Sweatsuit screams quiet luxury.
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Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 1 Jan. 2026
No more crying tots – or well-meaning helper elves – tugging on their long white beards and hemlines.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
The edgy maternity attire incorporated a cropped black top with an oversize jacket and trousers with a hemline at the knee.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Dec. 2025
Grace Karin Sleeveless Sequin Dress For those who prefer longer hemlines, this knee-length option is definitely worthy of a spot in your winter wardrobe.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
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Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 1 Jan. 2026
No more crying tots – or well-meaning helper elves – tugging on their long white beards and hemlines.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
The edgy maternity attire incorporated a cropped black top with an oversize jacket and trousers with a hemline at the knee.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Dec. 2025
Grace Karin Sleeveless Sequin Dress For those who prefer longer hemlines, this knee-length option is definitely worthy of a spot in your winter wardrobe.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hemline
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“Hemline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemline. Accessed 7 Jan. 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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