hemline

noun

hem·​line ˈhem-ˌlīn How to pronounce hemline (audio)
: 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.
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The actress wore a black skirt suit with long sleeves and a mini hemline. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 June 2025 Her ensemble featured a simple yet striking little black dress with a semi-sheer bodice and a voluminous, inflated hemline, perfectly paired with dainty black mules and matching arm cuffs on both wrists. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 10 June 2025 Her Balmain dress draped across her bodice and fell in an asymmetrical hemline. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 June 2025 Because many summer dresses come with skimpy straps or too-short hemlines, they’re best reserved for weekends and travel. Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for hemline

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hemline was in 1923

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“Hemline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemline. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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hemline

noun
hem·​line ˈhem-ˌlīn How to pronounce hemline (audio)
: the line formed by the hem of a dress, skirt, or coat
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