How to Use waistline in a Sentence

waistline

noun
  • The dress has a small waistline and a full skirt.
  • The diet claims it will reduce your waistline in just four weeks.
  • That could be good news for your breakfast—and your waistline.
    — Jessica Firger, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2017
  • But truth be told, summer takes a toll on our waistlines, too.
    — Samantha Cassetty, NBC News, 9 June 2018
  • The style makes your legs look longer and flatter your hips thanks to the high-rise waistline.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
  • But all of that backyard dining takes its toll on our waistlines.
    — Brianna Steinhilber, NBC News, 26 May 2017
  • You were supposed to be a little girl that wore a dress that had a waistline.
    — Julia Turshen, SELF, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Eating at your desk every day works against your waistline in more ways than one.
    — Staff Author, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022
  • My waistline had filled out to meet my bustline, but not with a discernible bump.
    — Emily Holt, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
  • This force produces a slight bulge at the planet’s waistline.
    — Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Black bows adorned the dress at the waistline, bustline and neckline.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
  • The flowy pants have extra-wide legs and a drawstring waistline.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
  • But in many places, growing economies have led to growing waistlines.
    — Jeffrey Gettleman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2018
  • The light wash pants have a high waistline, roomy silhouette, and cuffed hems.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
  • It's been known for years that having a wider waistline ups the odds of a heart attack.
    — Karyn Repinski, Woman's Day, 23 Jan. 2019
  • These trouser jeans have a high waistline and straight wide legs that look a bit more polished.
    — Clara McMahon, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Trouble is, quick and easy isn’t always what’s best for our waistlines or our hearts.
    — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 10 Sep. 2019
  • Chiles styled them with a sheer white skirt cut to an angled hem and finished with a raw waistline.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • They were searched and the packages of drugs were found on the teen's waistline, a news release said.
    — Fox News, 17 Jan. 2020
  • Why not whittle your waistline and stay hydrated at the same time?
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 19 July 2022
  • The trousers of the suit featured a high waistline and a wide-leg silhouette.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The bottoms feature an extra-high waistline that hugs in all the right places.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • The cropped length means the shirt fits just above your waistline, and the heavyweight fabric makes the shirt durable.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
  • Women are likely to store fat around their hips, thighs and buttocks while men see it in their waistlines.
    — Rochelle Koff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • If low-rise skirts aren't your thing, just tug up the waistline to a more comfortable sitting point.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The legs would roll up a bit, but the bra never gave me any issues, and the waistline always stayed put.
    — Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The legs would roll up a bit, but the bra never gave me any issues, and the waistline always stayed put.
    — Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
  • But after a couple of months, things can start to feel a little heavy, both on your waistline and your palate.
    — Emily Spicer, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Jan. 2018
  • Slowly lower the hands to the waistline until the stretch is felt in the wrist and fingers.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Use a rubber band to extend the waistline just enough to give yourself some breathing room.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026

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