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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Blazy pulled waistlines dramatically low — belts slung to mid-thigh, pleated skirts starting where blazers ended.
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ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
The same district offering pull-apart donut holes and pork sausage for school breakfasts is tossing in the towel on teachers’ waistlines.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Pair them with more relaxed fits, especially ones that are looser around your waistline.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk A/S was at the forefront of the weight-loss injection boom as people discovered that its Ozempic shot, originally developed to treat diabetes, could help trim their waistlines.
—Naomi Kresge, Bloomberg, 24 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
The same district offering pull-apart donut holes and pork sausage for school breakfasts is tossing in the towel on teachers’ waistlines.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Pair them with more relaxed fits, especially ones that are looser around your waistline.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk A/S was at the forefront of the weight-loss injection boom as people discovered that its Ozempic shot, originally developed to treat diabetes, could help trim their waistlines.
—Naomi Kresge, Bloomberg, 24 Feb. 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 17 Mar. 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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