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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Along with looser fits, other styles popping up have noticeably rising hemlines, lower waistlines, and come in a rainbow of colors beyond indigo blue.
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Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The high-rise waistline offers coverage around the tummy, while the close fit at the hips and loose drape from the thighs onward results in a flattering yet casual silhouette perfect for styling with a T-shirt, flowy blouse, or button down.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
This lightweight dress is effortlessly beautiful with refined details, including a smocked waistline that creates a tapered silhouette.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Dunn surveyed 300 people with a waistline of 34 inches and up.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
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Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The high-rise waistline offers coverage around the tummy, while the close fit at the hips and loose drape from the thighs onward results in a flattering yet casual silhouette perfect for styling with a T-shirt, flowy blouse, or button down.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
This lightweight dress is effortlessly beautiful with refined details, including a smocked waistline that creates a tapered silhouette.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Dunn surveyed 300 people with a waistline of 34 inches and up.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 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 26 Apr. 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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