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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

Example Sentences

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slimline

Its included slimline coat hanger kept everything nice and tidy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2025

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

So much has been made of his slimline suits, designer glasses and dramatic weight loss that the phrase "Hot Albo" has entered the political lexicon.

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2022

But if you’re into the subtler, more slimline G-Shocks like the recently popular GA-2100, just know that this very much isn’t that.

From The Verge ● Oct. 19, 2021

“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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