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 plush, suede-like fabric gave the look a sculptural softness, while the hemline fell just above the ankle, drawing attention to her camel stilettos.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 June 2025
The jacket appears hilariously oversized on Biles, with the sleeves extending beyond her hands and the hemline coming down to her knees.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 June 2025
With a shorter hemline, a little waist definition, and a satin-y finish, the look was instantly elevated from workwear to a chic set.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 May 2025
Unfortunately, no matter how much her hemline communicated sweetness and light, Ryder was still found guilty and sentenced to 480 hours of community service, a $3,700 fine and 36 months of probation.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 June 2025
The jacket appears hilariously oversized on Biles, with the sleeves extending beyond her hands and the hemline coming down to her knees.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 June 2025
With a shorter hemline, a little waist definition, and a satin-y finish, the look was instantly elevated from workwear to a chic set.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 May 2025
Unfortunately, no matter how much her hemline communicated sweetness and light, Ryder was still found guilty and sentenced to 480 hours of community service, a $3,700 fine and 36 months of probation.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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“Hemline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemline. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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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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