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.
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The bust and sleeves of the dress were covered in sequins and cut off into an empire waistline that sat just beneath her chest.
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Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The dress also featured bold colorblocking, with a white collar and front placket that ran down the dress to the waistline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
This pair from Universal Thread has a classic button and zipper front, as well as front and back pockets, and a high waistline.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The strapless, floor-length gown had draping in all the right places, with a cascading train and a asymmetric tiered waistline that was punctuated with bejeweled ruby buttons.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
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Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The dress also featured bold colorblocking, with a white collar and front placket that ran down the dress to the waistline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
This pair from Universal Thread has a classic button and zipper front, as well as front and back pockets, and a high waistline.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The strapless, floor-length gown had draping in all the right places, with a cascading train and a asymmetric tiered waistline that was punctuated with bejeweled ruby buttons.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
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 11 Sep. 2025.
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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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