waistline
noun
waist·line
ˈwāst-ˌlīn 
1
a
: an arbitrary line encircling the narrowest part of the waist
b
: the part of a garment that covers the waistline or may be above or below it as fashion dictates
2
: body circumference at the waist
Examples of waistline in a Sentence
The diet claims it will reduce your waistline in just four weeks.
The dress has a small waistline and a full skirt.
Recent Examples on the Web
Glittering in its design, the black panther was accentuated and highlighted by wisps of sheer fabric that flowed from the waistline of the dress to the arrival carpet, in shades of black and gray.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
The upper pair is set atop the lower pair and bonded together at the visible overlay around the waistline.
—C.c. Weiss
may 10, New Atlas, 10 May 2026
These Levi’s jeans have a flattering mid-rise waistline that accentuates curves before flaring out into loose, straightline legs.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Search in bends and folds of skin in areas such as the scalp, in and around the ears, under arms and behind knees, inside the belly button, around the waistline, and between fingers and toes.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
The upper pair is set atop the lower pair and bonded together at the visible overlay around the waistline.
—C.c. Weiss
may 10, New Atlas, 10 May 2026
These Levi’s jeans have a flattering mid-rise waistline that accentuates curves before flaring out into loose, straightline legs.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Search in bends and folds of skin in areas such as the scalp, in and around the ears, under arms and behind knees, inside the belly button, around the waistline, and between fingers and toes.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for waistline
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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistline. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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waistline
noun
waist·line
ˈwāst-ˌlīn
1
a
b
: body circumference at the waist
2
: the part of a garment surrounding the waist
Medical Definition
waistline
noun
waist·line
ˈwāst-ˌlīn
: body circumference at the waist
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