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waistline

noun

Simple meaning

The horizontal line just below the windows of a car or other vehicle.

Pronunciation

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waystlyn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈweɪstlaɪn

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Definition

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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. slang

    Person having a large waistline

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare
Typical Use
Varies by meaning

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A line around the body at the waist; its measurement

Used this way, waistline is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This sense is about measurement, so it is used where accuracy is the point.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

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  • Academic writing

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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natural waistlinehigh waistlinewaistline seamnormal waistlineinch waistlinetrim waistlinenarrow waistlinebulging waistline

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