Waistline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈweɪstˌlaɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Waistline is a noun meaning a line around the body at the waist; its measurement.
Meaning
a line around the body at the waist; its measurement.
More Meanings
- (automotive) The horizontal line just below the windows of a car or other vehicle.
- the narrowest part of a garment, usually at the waist, but may be above or below depending on the dictates of fashion or the whim of the designer
- (slang) person having a large waistline
Example Sentences
[...] with the adoption of a curved bodyside profile Bulleid considerably raised the height of the waistline and at the shoulder height of seated passengers, just where the extra space was most needed.
Word Forms
- waistlines
Synonyms for waistline
Depending on context, synonyms include girth, waist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include waist, waterline, bustline, beltline, worldline, width.
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