waistline — the measurement around a person's body at the waist; the edge of a piece of clothing that goes around the waist
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the measurement around a person's body at the waist; the edge of a piece of clothing that goes around the waist
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈweɪstˌlaɪn/
Korean meaning: 허리둘레; (옷의) 허리선
Korean pronunciation: 웨이스트-라인 (강세: 웨이스트)
Example Sentences
- After the holidays, my waistline expanded faster than my Instagram followers!
- The dress has a empire waistline that sits just below the bust.
- He blamed his expanding waistline on his wife's excellent cooking.
waistline
NOUN//ˈweɪstˌlaɪn//
the measurement around a person's body at the waist; the edge of a piece of clothing that goes around the waist
Measuring the waistline precisely
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Origin
waist(허리)와 line(선)이 합쳐진 합성어로, 19세기부터 사용되기 시작했습니다. waist는 중세 영어 wast에서 유래되어 '몸의 가장 좁은 부분'을 의미했습니다.
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“After the holidays, my waistline expanded faster than my Instagram followers!”
“The dress has a empire waistline that sits just below the bust.”
“He blamed his expanding waistline on his wife's excellent cooking.”
“Regular exercise can help maintain a healthy waistline.”
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