slimline

American

[slim-lahyn] / ˈslɪmˌlaɪn /

adjective

slim in appearance.
of, relating to, or noting a long, slender shape, design, or item.

slimline British

/ ˈslɪmˌlaɪn /

adjective

slim; giving the appearance of or conducive to slimness

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Etymology

Origin of slimline

slim + line ¹

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slimline

Its included slimline coat hanger kept everything nice and tidy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2025

Prince William's slimline, more focused approach leaves him with around 30.

From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2024

Also in May, an ad featuring two "slimline" pistols from Glock appeared on a feastingathome.com post about vegetarian recipes.

From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2022

Vitamin L is slimline – roughly the size of a library reference book – portable and UV-free.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 7, 2020

The Ether 2s are almost as light as the amazing Audio-Technica R70x and have a similarly slimline profile.

From The Verge ● May 1, 2019

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