Definition

Adjective: 1. Describing a garment or piece of clothing that is designed to reach down to the level of the wearer's waist and no further.

Usage

The adjective "waist-length" is used to specify the cut or length of clothing items. It directly modifies nouns like "jacket," "coat," "hair," or "top." - It is typically hyphenated when used before a noun (e.g., a waist-length jacket). - It can follow a linking verb like "is" or "was" (e.g., The jacket is waist-length).

Examples

• She wore a stylish waist-length leather jacket over her dress.
• For the ceremony, he chose a traditional waist-length vest.
• Her hair was cut waist-length.
• The bomber jacket is designed to be waist-length.

Advanced Usage

• In Descriptive Contrast: Often used to contrast with other standard lengths like "hip-length," "thigh-length," or "ankle-length."
  • Unlike the long trench coats, the new line features waist-length styles for a more modern look.

Variants and Related Words

• Waist-high (Adjective): Reaching up to the level of the waist. Often used for objects, barriers, or water.
  • The snow was waist-high after the storm.
• Waistline (Noun): The line around the body at the waist, or the part of a garment that sits at the waist.
  • The dress has a fitted waistline.

Synonyms

• Cropped (when referring to jackets or tops ending above the waist)
• Waist-level

Antonyms

• Ankle-length
• Floor-length
• Long
• Knee-length (context-dependent)

Adjective

1. (of clothing) extending only to the waist