Waistline

Pronunciation: /weɪstlaɪn/

Definitions of waistline

noun The part of the body between the ribs and the hips, often narrower than the chest or shoulders

Example Sentences

A1 She measured her waistline to see if she had lost any weight.

A2 He struggled to button his pants due to his expanding waistline.

B1 Regular exercise and a balanced diet can help maintain a healthy waistline.

B2 She decided to buy a new belt to cinch in her waistline and accentuate her curves.

C1 The tailor adjusted the dress to fit her waistline perfectly for the upcoming event.

C2 She proudly displayed her toned waistline in a form-fitting dress at the gala.

Examples of waistline in a Sentence

formal She measured her waistline to track her progress in losing weight.

informal She joked that her waistline had expanded after indulging in too many desserts.

slang I need to hit the gym and work on my waistline before summer.

figurative The company's profits have been expanding, just like a growing waistline.

Grammatical Forms of waistline

• plural: waistlines
• comparative: more waistline
• superlative: most waistline
• present tense: waistline
• future tense: will waistline
• perfect tense: has waistlined
• continuous tense: is waistlining
• singular: waistline
• positive degree: waistline
• infinitive: to waistline
• gerund: waistlining
• participle: waistlined

Origin and Evolution of waistline

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'waistline' originated from the Middle English word 'wastline' which was derived from the Old English word 'wæstlīn'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the part of the body between the ribs and the hips, the term 'waistline' has evolved to also describe the measurement around this part of the body, especially in relation to clothing sizes and fashion trends.