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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

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While her sculptural dress commanded attention with its plunging neckline and exaggerated peplum waist, her shoes provided a sleek, minimalist finish that tied the entire look together.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Trump had reconsidered livestreaming Hasan’s execution this week after learning that he is paralyzed from the waist down, according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke to CNN.

— Connor Greene, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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