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 boxy sleeveless shift dress featured a midi hemline with silver floral elements throughout. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Beyoncé’s dress was bedazzled in gold and pink floral sequin designs and trimmed with a layer of gold fringe at her hemline, adding movement to every step. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026

While unconventional, the gown’s shorter hemline was not unheard of in the ‘60s, with celebrities such as Audrey Hepburn, Mia Farrow and Yoko Ono further popularizing the style. — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Its material is breathable and wrinkle-resistant, and the midi hemline has two side slits that make the dress easy to move in. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 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