Hemline Meaning in English

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US

ˈhɛmˌɫaɪn

HEM-line

UK

hˈɛmlaɪn

HEM-line

Definition

The hemline is the bottom edge of a piece of clothing, especially a skirt or dress.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used when talking about fashion and clothing, especially for skirts or dresses. 'Hemline' can be 'high' (short) or 'low' (long). Not used for pants/trousers—use 'hem' instead. Common in style discussions and fashion magazines.

• Spanish: bajo (de una prenda) - dobladillo (de ropa)
• Portuguese (BR): barra (de roupa) - bainha (de roupa)
• Portuguese (PT): barra (de roupa) - bainha (de roupa)
• Chinese (Simplified): 下摆
• Chinese (Traditional): 下擺
• Hindi: हैमलाइन - किनारा (कपड़े का)
• Arabic: حافة الذيل (الثياب)
• Bengali: হেমলাইন - পোশাকের নিচের প্রান্ত
• Russian: подол
• Japanese: 裾線 - 裾
• Vietnamese: đường viền gấu
• Korean: 단(옷의 끝부분) - 단선
• Turkish: etek ucu
• Urdu: کنارہ (لباس کا نیچلا حصہ)
• Indonesian: batas bawah (pakaian) - kelim pakaian

Example Sentences

The hemline of her skirt is very short.

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This dress has a long hemline.

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The hemline is uneven on this shirt.

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Hemlines are getting higher this season.

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She prefers dresses with a modest hemline.

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Fashion magazines always talk about the latest hemline trends.

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