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 dress included an asymmetrical hemline as well, which gave way to Hadid’s translucent Gianvito Rossi heels. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025 With its bouncing, three-dimensional hemline, the dress reflected the movement of her sleek, free-flowing hair. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025 Choose a hemline that’s appropriate for your height and is versatile with your wardrobe. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025 From classic minis to bold maxis and every hemline, shape, and material in between, shop my favorite LBDs to bring your wardrobe together. Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 9 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 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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