Examples of hemline in a Sentence
The hemline falls just above the knee.
I shortened the hemline on the dress.
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Its asymmetrical, descending hemline adds a sense of movement and unpredictability that isn’t seen in the average little black dress.
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The simple design featured a bustier top, a thigh-high hemline and a bleeding heart detail on the bodice.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The midi length hemline on the piece allowed for the shoes to be on full display.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
With each generation, the hemline has gotten shorter.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The simple design featured a bustier top, a thigh-high hemline and a bleeding heart detail on the bodice.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The midi length hemline on the piece allowed for the shoes to be on full display.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
With each generation, the hemline has gotten shorter.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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“Hemline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemline. Accessed 28 May. 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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