waistline

noun

waist·​line ˈwāst-ˌlīn How to pronounce waistline (audio)
Synonyms of waistlinenext
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

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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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Blood was found on the sheets, her head had been positioned below a pillow, and a nightgown had been pulled over her waistline, according to the arrest report. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 In addition to their comfy fit and wide legs, the jeans have a mid-rise waistline that accentuates my curves without digging into my ribs or sitting too low below my belly. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images As more Americans use GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to shrink their waistlines, retail giants are betting on a bottom-line bump tied to a shift in the way the drugs are priced and purchased. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026 As the drugs whittle waistlines, their impact is rippling beyond the bathroom scale and into a surprisingly wide swath of American life. — Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for waistline

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of waistline was in 1857

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waistline
waist sheet
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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waistline. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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waistline

noun
waist·​line ˈwāst-ˌlīn How to pronounce waistline (audio)
1
a
: waist sense 1a
b
: body circumference at the waist
2
: the part of a garment surrounding the waist

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waistline

noun
waist·​line ˈwāst-ˌlīn How to pronounce waistline (audio)
: body circumference at the waist

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