WAISTLINE

waist, waistline

(noun) the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

waistline (plural waistlines)

a line around the body at the waist; its measurement

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

(slang) person having a large waistline

Synonyms

• (a line around the body at the waist): (informal) girth

Coordinate terms

• empire waist

Source: Wiktionary



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