Definition of waistlinenext
as in waist
the middle region of the human torso used a belt to define her waistline

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Recent Examples of waistline As Suns guard Jalen Green crossed the timeline, DiVincenzo got directly into his waistline. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026 Blazy pulled waistlines dramatically low — belts slung to mid-thigh, pleated skirts starting where blazers ended. ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026 The same district offering pull-apart donut holes and pork sausage for school breakfasts is tossing in the towel on teachers’ waistlines. Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk A/S was at the forefront of the weight-loss injection boom as people discovered that its Ozempic shot, originally developed to treat diabetes, could help trim their waistlines. Naomi Kresge, Bloomberg, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waistline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waistline
waist
Noun
  • When the dust cleared, De Lander was the one wearing the title around her waist.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • They are often confused with carpenter ants, but termites have broader waists and even wings.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistline. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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