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waistline

noun

ˈwāst-ˌlīn

Definition of waistline

as in waist

the middle region of the human torso used a belt to define her waistline

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Recent Examples of waistline One shopper said the jeans hit just below their natural waistline—neither too low nor too high. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026 An expanding waistline could indicate increasing abdominal fat even if weight and BMI have changed very little. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for waistline

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waist

Noun

Alexander Skarsgård, who plays—as the title suggests—a man made entirely out of wicker, was only supposed to show skin from the waist up.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
The silhouette was mostly formfitting and streamlined, with emphasis at the hips and waist and a continuation of the contrasting sheer, black fabric running down the column skirt.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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