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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Accentuate and define your waistline while proportionally dressing the top and bottom of your body and focusing on your curves.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Erivo opted for a custom Dior look with an exaggerated waistline and sweetheart neckline.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The legs would roll up a bit, but the bra never gave me any issues, and the waistline always stayed put.
—Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Checking in with yourself once a month or so, with one of the above tests, offers a way to keep tabs on your cardiorespiratory gains without stressing over your waistline or jiggly bits.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Erivo opted for a custom Dior look with an exaggerated waistline and sweetheart neckline.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The legs would roll up a bit, but the bra never gave me any issues, and the waistline always stayed put.
—Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Checking in with yourself once a month or so, with one of the above tests, offers a way to keep tabs on your cardiorespiratory gains without stressing over your waistline or jiggly bits.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
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 11 Feb. 2025.
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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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