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

Handwringing about hemlines and innuendos aside, these headliners signal an attempt to appeal to the broadest possible audience, throwing curation to the wind in the hopes the fest will be able to recoup their very expensive investment. —Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2025

As the family navigated World War I and women’s rights expanded, hemlines got shorter and jewelry less opulent. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025

While the dress featured a mini hemline above the Rare Beauty founder’s knees, the bodice of the minidress was wholly structured, with rounded shoulders and short sleeves just above Gomez’s elbows. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025

Asymmetrical hemlines or subtle waves add a lightness to the look that keeps the jeans from looking heavy despite the extra layer. —Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 1 Sep. 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