as in waist
the middle region of the human torso used a belt to define her waistline

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Recent Examples of waistline This popular pair from Gap has a high waistline and comfortable wide legs that look far from frumpy. Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025 These pants perfectly adhere to curves, sculpting the legs and bum while accentuating your waistline thanks to a crossover waistband. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025 The peplum cut will flatter your waistline, and the skirt is stretchy and comfortable. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 The sleeves included a sheer element and the high waistline of the maxidress provided an extra element of sartorial sophistication. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waistline
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waist
Noun
  • They’re designed in soft, breathable cotton, with a zip-and-button fly and skinny waist ties.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 22 May 2025
  • Instead of tackles, a player is stopped by removing one of the two flags attacked to the ball-carriers waist.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 21 May 2025

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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistline. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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