1. the bottom edge of a dress, skirt, or coat

Examples

• The hemline of her dress fell just below her knees.
• Fashion trends often dictate whether hemlines are high or low.
• She asked the tailor to adjust the hemline on her new skirt.
• Mini skirts have a very short hemline.
• The designer raised the hemline for a more modern look.
• Her grandmother’s dress had a conservative hemline that reached her ankles.