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 fashion pro pictured here went with an all-gray corporate-chic ensemble, which includes a business casual midiskirt with a sheer hemline, a trusty white tee, and a long cardigan.
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Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Crawford opted for a slinky little black dress with a high neck, long sleeves, and hemline that fell just past the knees.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Drop shoulders and a high-low hemline keep the top relaxed, while the classic wide-leg pants offer pajama-like comfort without looking sloppy.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The piece’s long sleeves and calf-grazing hemline offset the skin-baring details.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Crawford opted for a slinky little black dress with a high neck, long sleeves, and hemline that fell just past the knees.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Drop shoulders and a high-low hemline keep the top relaxed, while the classic wide-leg pants offer pajama-like comfort without looking sloppy.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The piece’s long sleeves and calf-grazing hemline offset the skin-baring details.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hemline
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“Hemline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemline. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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hemline
noun
hem·line
ˈhem-ˌlīn 
: the line formed by the hem of a dress, skirt, or coat
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