Hemline

//ˈhɛmˌlaɪn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The line formed by the bottom edge of a skirt, dress, or coat; hem.
  2. 2
    the line formed by the lower edge of a skirt or coat wordnet
  3. 3
    The height of this line, measured from the floor.

    "above-knee hemline"

Example

More examples

"According to the Hemline Index, the higher the hem of the skirt, the greater the economic prosperity."

Etymology

From hem + line.

Related phrases

hemline theory

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