Synonyms for

Waistline

Verb / ˈweɪˌstlaɪn / Another word for waistline — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The measurement of a person's waist, especially as used to determine the fitting of clothing.

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Example sentences

  1. She measured her waistline to make sure the dress would fit.
  2. His waistline had increased after he started eating junk food.
  3. The tailor took her waistline measurement before making the skirt.
  4. She needed a bigger size pants because her waistline had grown.
  5. She wore a belt to cinch her waistline.

Quotes

  • "I never thought of myself as a sex symbol. I felt I was more of a comedian who could dance." - Carol Burnett
  • "When I was a child and teenager I read whenever I had the opportunity, but since then I've found it hard to read as much as I'd like, children, work, and pets all providing powerful incentives to escape into a book and a practical reason why I rarely sit down without something to darn or knit or paint or draw or cut or crop or reorganize on my waistline." - A. S. Byatt
  • "I am a fashion person, and fashion is not only about clothes - it's about all kinds of change" - Karl Lagerfeld

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