Hemlines Meaning in English
word · lemma: hemline
ˈhɛmˌɫaɪnz
HEM-lynz
hˈɛmlaɪnz
HEM-lynz
Definition
The lower edge or bottom border of a dress, skirt, or coat. It can also refer to the length or fashion style of this edge.
Usage & Nuances
'Hemlines' is most often used in fashion contexts to discuss trends in skirt or dress lengths (e.g., 'short hemlines,' 'rising/falling hemlines'). It usually describes women's clothing. Not to be confused with 'seams' or 'cuffs.'
Spanish: bajos (de faldas/vestidos) - largos de dobladilloPortuguese (BR): barras (de saias/vestidos) - comprimentos da barraPortuguese (PT): bainhas (de saias/vestidos) - comprimentos da bainhaChinese (Simplified): 裙摆Chinese (Traditional): 裙擺Hindi: घेर (स्कर्ट/ड्रेस का निचला हिस्सा)Arabic: حواف الفساتين أو التنانيرBengali: হেমলাইন - পোশাকের নিচের প্রান্তRussian: подолJapanese: 裾丈（すそたけ）- 裾（服の下端）Vietnamese: đường viền gấu váy - gấu váyKorean: 옷단 - 헴라인Turkish: ete ucu - etek boyuUrdu: کنار لباسIndonesian: tepi rok - garis bawah rok
Example Sentences
In summer, hemlines often get shorter.
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Long hemlines are popular this year.
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She likes dresses with high hemlines.
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Fashion magazines say hemlines are rising again this season.
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You can tell the decade by looking at the hemlines in old photos.
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Shorter hemlines usually mean a more casual look.
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