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

The asymmetrical hemline of the sweater is right on trend and makes the whole look feel much more intentional, while the slouchy silhouette still looks polished enough for a coffee run after landing. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026

Rita Ora Rita Ora pulled a dress from ArdAzAei’s fall 2026 couture collection — a long-sleeve black dress with a midi hemline crafted with an allover lacy design and florals throughout. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Ballroom Bustle One bustle that has been on the rise—along with hemlines—is the ballroom bustle. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

The obvious next step would be to balance the look's short hemline with an equally classic pair of knee-high boots, just as Bella Hadid recently demonstrated on the streets of New York. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hemline

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

Kids Definition

hemline

noun

hem·​line ˈhem-ˌlīn 

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