: having a flared bottom and a close-fitting top
—used of a garment
an A-line skirt
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The square neckline and A-line skirt help balance the overall look, while the flouncy hem adds a bit of flair.
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Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Summer is here, and this adorable A-line midi dress with a bright floral print is a natural addition to your packing list, no matter where you’re headed next.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Front pleating and a tapered waist create a stylish, A-line shape that’s easy to dress up or down.
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Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
What do the three garments—an A-line mini dress, gathered skirt and boxy top—that make up Eileen Fisher’s forthcoming collection have in common?
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Summer is here, and this adorable A-line midi dress with a bright floral print is a natural addition to your packing list, no matter where you’re headed next.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Front pleating and a tapered waist create a stylish, A-line shape that’s easy to dress up or down.
—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
What do the three garments—an A-line mini dress, gathered skirt and boxy top—that make up Eileen Fisher’s forthcoming collection have in common?
—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for A-line
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“A-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-line. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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