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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The bottoms feature an extra-high waistline that hugs in all the right places.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
The front patch pockets create a smooth waistline, and the soft organic cotton has enough stretch to bend, sit, and move comfortably without the waistband digging in.
—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Despite Wimbledon‘s strict on-court tennis whites dress code, bits of color featured throughout the ensemble, including the Nike logo and at the waistline of the cropped top and tennis skirt.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
This adorable colorblock set looks like a flowy mini dress from the front, but side slits just below the waistline let the shorts peek through.
—
Kenedee Fowler,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
The front patch pockets create a smooth waistline, and the soft organic cotton has enough stretch to bend, sit, and move comfortably without the waistband digging in.
—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Despite Wimbledon‘s strict on-court tennis whites dress code, bits of color featured throughout the ensemble, including the Nike logo and at the waistline of the cropped top and tennis skirt.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
This adorable colorblock set looks like a flowy mini dress from the front, but side slits just below the waistline let the shorts peek through.
—
Kenedee Fowler,
Southern Living,
26 June 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 6 Jul. 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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