drop waist

American  

[drahp-wayst] / ˈdrɑpˌweɪst /

Or drop-waist

noun

drop waists plural

1. Sewing. a style in which the top and skirt of a dress are joined at a point below the wearer's true waist.

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adjective

1. Sewing. (of a dress) having the top joined to the skirt at a point below the wearer's true waist.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• drop-waisted
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• drop waists
  plural

Example Sentences

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drop waist

Listening to “The Boutique,” I feel like I should be smoking a cigarette and drinking the dirtiest martini known to man in a speakeasy, wearing a drop waist silk dress and bright red lipstick.

From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026

Her Chanel gown featured a drop waist, oodles of tulle, and a bodice that looked yarn-bombed.

From Slate ● Feb. 28, 2021

A drop waist, plaid fabric and velvet-ribbon bows make this holiday party dress from a new Seattle line a timeless classic.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2018

There was floral appliqued top, a couple drop waist dresses with flouncy short skirts, a pair of iridescent trousers worn over a sheer tailored shirt, several sheer numbers and a stunning belted peach tank dress.

From Forbes ● Sep. 6, 2014

“No drop waist, no mid waist, just this kind of shaved waist.”

From New York Times ● Sep. 8, 2012