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

Refined Rib Lettuce-Trim Turtleneck Not your average turtleneck, this ribbed option features a ruffled trim on the neck, sleeves, and hemline. —Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 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

The nude mesh dress was strategically embroidered with pale pink flowers and sage green leaves, which bloomed over her body and around the hemline. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026

This Hold Tight Long-sleeve Shirt is a wardrobe staple that is the perfect base for layering multiple pieces while in chilly temps, and it can just as easily be worn on its own for a lightweight, breathable top with a flattering contoured hemline. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 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