Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A line thought of as encircling the body at the waist.
- noun The measurement of this line.
- noun The point or line at which the skirt and bodice of a dress join.
- noun The part of a garment that covers the narrowest part of the waist or the part above or below it as the current fashion demands.
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- noun a
line around thebody at thewaist ; itsmeasurement - noun the
narrowest part of agarment , usually at the waist, but may beabove orbelow depending on thedictates offashion or thewhim of thedesigner - noun slang person having a large waistline
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
Etymologies
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Examples
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Imagine if you had to pass this simple test: If your waistline is equal to or less than 35 inches, you could lead a healthy life; if not, you must begin a regime to trim down, because the clock is ticking.
Dr. Jeffrey H. Toney: The 35-Inch Waistline Survival Test Dr. Jeffrey H. Toney 2010
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As Chileans and the world wait for the miners 'safe recovery, this startling reminder of the importance of one's waistline is an opportunity to review the health risks of our increasing girth.
Dr. Jeffrey H. Toney: The 35-Inch Waistline Survival Test Dr. Jeffrey H. Toney 2010
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For every political hopeful nationwide whose waistline is expanding on the rubber-chicken circuit, this may be the best news yet in an overheated campaign, which in South Dakota features close races, including for the sole Congressional seat, now held by Democrat Stephanie Herseth Sandlin.
Stephanie Woodard: Food Fight: South Dakota GOP Condemns Democratic Frybread Fests Stephanie Woodard 2010
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the average waistline is 40 inches for men and is 37 inches for women, so more than 50 percent of Americans would fail the 35-inch survival test.
Dr. Jeffrey H. Toney: The 35-Inch Waistline Survival Test Dr. Jeffrey H. Toney 2010
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As Chileans and the world wait for the miners 'safe recovery, this startling reminder of the importance of one's waistline is an opportunity to review the health risks of our increasing girth.
Dr. Jeffrey H. Toney: The 35-Inch Waistline Survival Test Dr. Jeffrey H. Toney 2010
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Anonymous said ... do not tuck in a blouse or wear a belt if your waistline is not smaller than your hips or if you are fat.
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Always show a thin waistline with wide hips, which give her sex appeal and also make her physique powerful.
I am speechless 2009
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The waistline is zippered and definite, so it doesn't have that subtly defeated quality of elastic.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 2010
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Always show a thin waistline with wide hips, which give her sex appeal and also make her physique powerful.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the average waistline is 40 inches for men and is 37 inches for women, so more than 50 percent of Americans would fail the 35-inch survival test.
Dr. Jeffrey H. Toney: The 35-Inch Waistline Survival Test Dr. Jeffrey H. Toney 2010
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