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waistline

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪstˌlaɪn/

The English word “waistline” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. a line around the body at the waist; its measurement
  2. the narrowest part of a garment, usually at the waist, but may be above or below depending on the dictates of fashion or the whim of the designer
  3. person having a large waistline
  4. The horizontal line just below the windows of a car or other vehicle.

Etymology

From waist + line.

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