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

Comfort Stretch Short Trench Short Trench Coat Celebrities like Katie Holmes and Jessica Alba are fans of a classic trench coat, and with its shorter hemline, this Quince version modernizes the style. —Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025

The lacing details and bubble-hemline made for the perfect combinations of retro, yet modern. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025

It’s made of soft recycled polyester microfleece and features elastic banding around the neck, wrists, and hemline to keep your body heat in. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025

Channeling some wild style with the leopard print, Stone, who often collaborates with stylist Petra Flannery, ensured the piece wasn’t overpowering, opting for a mini hemline and understated material that only served to complement and augment her refined attire. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hemline

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bloodline
• bovine
• byline
• canine

Kids Definition

hemline

noun

hem·​line ˈhem-ˌlīn 

: the line formed by the hem of a dress, skirt, or coat