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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This force produces a slight bulge at the planet’s waistline.
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Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
Since gaining popularity in 2023, the 22-year-old, who’s based in New York, has grown her TikTok account to over 600,000 followers by posting videos about avoiding accidental weight gain in college, staying thin while working in an office, and how to grocery shop with your waistline in mind.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Megan's nails were also an ode to Starfire, with a translucent purple base shaped into sharp stiletto points and bedazzled with rhinestone-and-ruby decals on the center of each nail to mimic the jeweled medallions on the collar and waistline of her lavender bodysuit.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2024
Yes, that means PayPal may be monitoring the size of consumers’ waistlines.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
Since gaining popularity in 2023, the 22-year-old, who’s based in New York, has grown her TikTok account to over 600,000 followers by posting videos about avoiding accidental weight gain in college, staying thin while working in an office, and how to grocery shop with your waistline in mind.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Megan's nails were also an ode to Starfire, with a translucent purple base shaped into sharp stiletto points and bedazzled with rhinestone-and-ruby decals on the center of each nail to mimic the jeweled medallions on the collar and waistline of her lavender bodysuit.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2024
Yes, that means PayPal may be monitoring the size of consumers’ waistlines.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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 1 Dec. 2024.
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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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