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
Fury simply laughs at the speculation, trusting his own training and strength to power through any challenge, no matter the measure of his waistline.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2024
His waistline had grown slightly over the years; his suspenders now pulled his pants above his belt line.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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
But waistlines aside, her reunion with Leigh, whom she first worked with on 1996's Secrets & Lies, has prompted some of the most positive reviews of her career.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2024
As our waistlines continue to grow, so does interest in dieting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2023
That night our family and Eang’s sister with another friend remove the gold nuggets from their bras, waistlines, and the hems of their shirts and pants.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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