noun
waistline
WAYST-lyn
Waistline (noun) means the measurement around the body at the waist, or the line marking it. Example: “He's been trying to trim his waistline with regular jogging.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- waistlines
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Etymology
A compound of "waist" and "line".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for waistline
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What does “waistline” mean?
The word “waistline” means the measurement around the body at the waist, or the line marking it. In plain terms, the line or measurement around your waist, or the corresponding point on a piece of clothing.
How do you pronounce “waistline”?
“Waistline” is pronounced WAYST-lyn (/ˈweɪstˌlaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “waistline” in a sentence?
Here is “waistline” used in a sentence: “He's been trying to trim his waistline with regular jogging.”
What part of speech is “waistline”?
“Waistline” is a noun.
How many meanings does “waistline” have?
“Waistline” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the measurement around the body at the waist, or the line marking it.
