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

Think formfitting denim pantsuits with oversize patch pockets stretching past the bottom hem; jeans with raw, unfinished hemlines, or dressy, slightly masculine shirts reconfigured as wrap tops to be layered under cropped cardigans. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025

The ribbed sleeves and hemline gives off a polished appearance — even when paired with leggings. —Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025

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

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