Definition of waistlinenext
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 Chanel reinterpreted its iconic skirt suit by dropping the waistline multiple notches, switching up the fabrications, and toying with clashing patterns. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2026 Search in bends and folds of skin in areas such as the scalp, in and around the ears, under arms and behind knees, inside the belly button, around the waistline, and between fingers and toes. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 Dunn surveyed 300 people with a waistline of 34 inches and up. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026 As Suns guard Jalen Green crossed the timeline, DiVincenzo got directly into his waistline. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waistline
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waist
Noun
  • The rosette motifs also featured at the waist, where fabric was slightly gathered to provide waist definition to the overall look, creating a refined silhouette.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
  • The group rebranded as Glasgow Boys on Top (GBOT) and are looking to add some gold around their waists.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026

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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistline. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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