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/
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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Waistline is a compound word formed from Middle English wast (meaning the narrowest part of the body) and line (a mark or outline). The term began to appear in the 19th century to describe the circumference or seam at the narrowest part of the torso, particularly in garment construction and fashion contexts.
Breakdown
waist (the narrowest part of the human torso) + line (a mark, outline, or seam) = waistline (the circumference or position of the narrowest part of the body or garment).
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📝Examples
“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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