waistline

noun waist·line \ ˈwāst-ˌlīn \

Updated on: 18 Apr 2018

Definition of waistline

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

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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 of waistline from the Web

The trailer sits low and has the same slightly bulging waistline as the iconic Airstreams.

— jack stewart, WIRED, "Airstream's New Baby Trailer is Less Pretty, More Practical," 12 Apr. 2018
So rallying the troops to catch up over a weekend walk may prove beneficial for your mental health and your waistline.

— NBC News, "Is your neighborhood hurting your health? Here's how to change it.," 28 Mar. 2018
The molded bustier neckline balanced out the whisper-thin straps, while the asymmetric waistline created an easy silhouette.

— maria ward, Vogue, "Jennifer Lawrence Just Made a Feminist Fashion Statement at the Oscars," 5 Mar. 2018
But in many places, growing economies have led to growing waistlines.

— jeffrey gettleman, New York Times, "In the Land of the Skinny, People are Getting Fat," 27 Jan. 2018
As consumers increasingly watch their waistlines and opt for healthier treats, companies across the industry have been boosting efforts to offer alternatives without alienating shoppers.

— corinne gretler, Bloomberg.com, "Nestle to Bring Sugar-Reduction Technology to U.K.'s Milkybar," 26 Mar. 2018
What motivates people to order a celebratory cocktail or a glass of wine can overpower concern about their waistlines.

— saabira chaudhuri, WSJ, "What, Cocktails Have Calories? New Rules Will Show How Many," 23 Mar. 2018
Being in a relationship is good for your health but bad for your waistline.

— dana dovey, Newsweek, "People in Relationships Gain Weight Because They Don’t Care About Their Looks," 20 Mar. 2018
And as an ingredient, few that are more waistline-friendly than water.

— lisa drayer, CNN, "Foods that can suppress appetite, aid weight loss," 8 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of waistline

1857

waistline Synonyms

Synonyms

middle, midriff, midsection, waist;

Related Words

trunk;

abdomen, belly, gut, stomach;

WAISTLINE Defined for English Language Learners

waistline

noun

Definition of waistline for English Language Learners

: the distance around the narrowest part of your waist
: the part of a piece of clothing that covers your waist

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waistline

noun waist·line \ ˈwāst-ˌlīn \

medical Definition of waistline

: body circumference at the waist

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