Word
waistline
Phoneticswaist·line, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈweɪstˌɫaɪn/
UK/wˈeɪslaɪn/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the part of your body between your ribs and your hips. It is often used when talking about clothes that fit around this area or how much someone weighs.
n. the part of the human body between the ribs and the hips. Often used in the context of clothing fit or body weight management.
Examples
“She bought a new dress that fits perfectly around her waistline.”
“After a long day of hiking, he noticed his waistline was a bit tighter than usual from all the snacks he had eaten.”
Examples
simple
“She bought a new dress that fits perfectly around her waistline.”
contextual
“After a long day of hiking, he noticed his waistline was a bit tighter than usual from all the snacks he had eaten.”
Etymology
From waist + line.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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