waistline
pronunciation
How to pronounce waistline in British English:
UK [ˈweɪstlaɪn]
How to pronounce waistline in American English:
US [ˈwestˌlaɪn]
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- Noun:
- the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
Word Origin
- waistline (n.)
- also waist-line, 1867, from waist + line (n.).
Example
- 1. They don 't fret about their waistline or which moisturiser to use .
- 2. Do you really know what these chemicals will do to your waistline or health ?
- 3. " The best diet ever concocted , " I said , patting my own waistline .
- 4. So , even if it threatens the waistline , a good marriage might actually help mend broken hearts .
- 5. We all love happy comforting foods , how should we eat them without any consequences to our waistline ?