waistline
Americannoun
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a line or indentation around the body at the narrowest part of the waist
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the intersection of the bodice and the skirt of a dress, etc, or the level of this
a low waistline
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Origin of waistline
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Many people notice a familiar change as they get older: the waistline gradually expands, even when overall body weight does not change dramatically.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 27, 2026
Hamilton said her shrinking waistline is driven by an overall desire to be healthier, and while it has made dress shopping more complicated, it hasn’t taken away from the excitement of the hunt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
He’s flashy yet tough, he’s wise yet youthful, he’s one of the five best players in the league who suddenly became expendable because of his big contract and expanding waistline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2025
The evidence suggests that it will help with my waistline and my weight so I'll put up with the sour taste for a while longer.
From Salon ● Apr. 11, 2024
You hear plenty of explanations for our expanding waistline.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
Investors could keep falling back in love with drug companies in 2026, regardless of what they do for waistlines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026
The results revealed that the participants who followed the calorie-reduced diet and exercise plan not only reduced their diabetes risk but also lost more weight and trimmed more from their waistlines.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2025
After all, the search for a solution to expanding waistlines has eluded successive governments since the early 1990s.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2024
A waitress told The Times that the cook in charge of the Italian beef sandwiches being served was trained at Portillo’s, the Chicago-based restaurant chain responsible for many of the expanded waistlines in the city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2024
"Do you think the laws should adjust, and allow for smaller waistlines?"
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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