Waistline
(noun)
- The natural or artificial line encircling the waist marking the division between the abdomen and the hips.
- The measurement of the circumference of the waist.
Origin:
From the word "waist" and the noun suffix "-line".
Examples:
- She was trying to lower her waistline.
- His waistline was expanding.
- The dress had a high waistline.
- The waistline measurement is used to determine obesity.
- The waistline of the pants was too tight.