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 Younger women typically have smaller waists, while older women often see their waistlines increase. Heidi Cope, Health, 15 Sep. 2025 Additionally, an Ann Lowe label was placed inside the waistline of the skirt. Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025 It can be styled with a number of footwear options and worn alone or beneath a cozy layer, and cinching at the waistline is really just icing on the cake. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025 This pair from Universal Thread has a classic button and zipper front, as well as front and back pockets, and a high waistline. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waistline
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waist
Noun
  • Johnson styled it simply with some silver and black cocktail rings, wearing her signature bangs and waist-length hair long and loose.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The color, the silhouette, the daringly low drop waist—this is definitely a first!
    Glamour, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2025

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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistline. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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