noun
waistline
WAYST-lyn
noun
1
The measurement around the body at the waist, or the line marking it.
"He's been trying to trim his waistline with regular jogging."
2
The part of a garment that marks where the waist sits, which can be raised or lowered for style.
"The dress had a high waistline that flattered her figure."
How to Use Waistline
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe line or measurement around your waist, or the corresponding point on a piece of clothing.
Common pairings
trim your waistline
high waistline
expanding waistline
Word Forms
waistlines plural
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Etymology
A compound of "waist" and "line".