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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Matching wide-leg jeans followed in the same blue wash and three-stripe motif running down the leg, cut long and worn low enough for red Adidas boxer to peek over the waistline.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
To measure your waist-to-hip ratio, take a soft tape measure and measure the circumferences of these two places: your natural waistline, which is typically near the belly button, and the widest part of your hips.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 3 Dec. 2025
With its high waistline and bodycon fit, this version is flattering and falls at the ideal length just above the knees.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
The pants feature an elastic high waistline for all-day comfort, side pockets, and a cropped ankle length that can easily be styled with sneakers, suede boots, and mule clogs.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
To measure your waist-to-hip ratio, take a soft tape measure and measure the circumferences of these two places: your natural waistline, which is typically near the belly button, and the widest part of your hips.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 3 Dec. 2025
With its high waistline and bodycon fit, this version is flattering and falls at the ideal length just above the knees.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
The pants feature an elastic high waistline for all-day comfort, side pockets, and a cropped ankle length that can easily be styled with sneakers, suede boots, and mule clogs.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 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 22 Dec. 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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