Synonyms of waistline

waistline

noun

ˈwāst-ˌlīn 

as in waist

the middle region of the human torso

used a belt to define her waistline

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waist
• midsection
• midriff
• middle
• trunk
• stomach
• abdomen
• belly
• gut

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waistline

Blood was found on the sheets, her head had been positioned below a pillow, and a nightgown had been pulled over her waistline, according to the arrest report. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

In addition to their comfy fit and wide legs, the jeans have a mid-rise waistline that accentuates my curves without digging into my ribs or sitting too low below my belly. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images As more Americans use GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to shrink their waistlines, retail giants are betting on a bottom-line bump tied to a shift in the way the drugs are priced and purchased. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026

As the drugs whittle waistlines, their impact is rippling beyond the bathroom scale and into a surprisingly wide swath of American life. — Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026