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slimline

American  
[slim-lahyn] / ˈslɪmˌlaɪn /

adjective

  1. slim in appearance.

  2. of, relating to, or noting a long, slender shape, design, or item.

slimline British  
/ ˈslɪmˌlaɪn /

adjective

  1. slim; giving the appearance of or conducive to slimness

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Etymology

Origin of slimline

slim + line 1

Example Sentences

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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

The Shark AI’s slimline bin / dock doesn’t use bags, which is a bonus.

From The Verge • Jul. 8, 2022

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

“I might be a tad late making this observation, but oh my god, how much does the slimline Dom Sibley resemble Marcus Brigstock?”

From The Guardian • Jul. 11, 2020

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