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.
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Stretch is particularly pertinent to the top portion of a jean from the waistline through the hips, which tends to be fitted even if the rest of the garment is loose.
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Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Crafted from stretchy fabric in a comfy high waistline, these Miduo Cropped Pants are the exact formula for the perfect travel pant—unrestrictive, versatile, and effortlessly fashionable for any on-the-go look.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Use a rubber band to extend the waistline just enough to give yourself some breathing room.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
This Ofeefan dress features an easy-to-style, no-frills silhouette and flattering cinched waistline.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026
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Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Crafted from stretchy fabric in a comfy high waistline, these Miduo Cropped Pants are the exact formula for the perfect travel pant—unrestrictive, versatile, and effortlessly fashionable for any on-the-go look.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Use a rubber band to extend the waistline just enough to give yourself some breathing room.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
This Ofeefan dress features an easy-to-style, no-frills silhouette and flattering cinched waistline.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 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 20 Jun. 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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