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

Her long-sleeve garment featured a scoop neckline with lots of fringe along the center of the top and along the hemlines. —Tara Larson, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026

This borrowed-from-the-boys effect is given a feminine twist with the addition of a statement chainlink necklace, diamond rings, and a polished black leather bag—while the hemline of the slouchy shirt peeking out from the bottom of the skirt keeps the look in carefree territory. —Freya Drohan, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026

Young Iranians copied her hair and hemlines. —Richard Nedjat-Haiem, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026

The best petite dresses for work Petites will find confidence for work with shorter hemlines that boast a tailored look. —Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 13 Jan. 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
• byline
• canine

Kids Definition

hemline

noun

hem·​line ˈhem-ˌlīn 

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