Definition of WAISTLINE

waistline

Plural: waistlines

Noun

  • the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
  • 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
  • person having a large waistline
  • The horizontal line just below the windows of a car or other vehicle.

Origin / Etymology

From waist + line.

Synonyms

waist, girth

Scrabble Score: 12

waistline: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
waistline: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
waistline: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

waistline is a valid Words With Friends word