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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Laufey donned an all-black minidress designed with an asymmetrical waistline and tie-front neckline.
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Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Unwinding after a long day is important, but spending hours slouched on the couch watching TV isn’t helping your waistline.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Although lighthearted, the documentary doesn’t shy away from some difficult topics, such as Diana’s anxiety about Charles’ old girlfriend (and now wife, Queen Camilla) and her ever-shrinking waistline.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
Former Fox News pundit Tucker Carlson is blaming his ex-employer for expanding his waistline.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
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Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Unwinding after a long day is important, but spending hours slouched on the couch watching TV isn’t helping your waistline.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Although lighthearted, the documentary doesn’t shy away from some difficult topics, such as Diana’s anxiety about Charles’ old girlfriend (and now wife, Queen Camilla) and her ever-shrinking waistline.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
Former Fox News pundit Tucker Carlson is blaming his ex-employer for expanding his waistline.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 June 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 18 Jul. 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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