hemline

noun

hem·​line ˈhem-ˌlīn How to pronounce hemline (audio)
: the line formed by the lower edge of a dress, skirt, or coat

Examples of hemline in a Sentence

The hemline falls just above the knee. I shortened the hemline on the dress.
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Schumer opted for a plunging white corset top with a sweetheart neckline and an asymmetrical peplum hemline that flared down to her upper thighs. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 Petite-Friendly Quince Dresses Shopping for dresses comes with predictable problems, like too-short hemlines, itchy fabric, or faulty zippers. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026 The piece, cast in a soft gray material, included a hemline just below the knee, offering a refined structure to the contemporary design. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 The outfit — which is part of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s first couture collection for the Italian brand, per WWD — consisted of a sheer sleeveless vest embellished in silver and platinum metal and finished with a fringed hemline. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hemline

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hemline was in 1923

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hemline

noun
hem·​line ˈhem-ˌlīn How to pronounce hemline (audio)
: the line formed by the hem of a dress, skirt, or coat
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