Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
🎣 A fishing line 🧥 Longer than usual 👗 A long garment 🐟 To fish with lines
longline

longline

3.9
A style longer than usual that gives extra coverage over the hips or thighs
  • adjective
  • /ˈlɔːŋlaɪn/
translation icon : largo
  • He prefers longline cardigans because they provide extra warmth and coverage.

Examples

  • A longline bra offers more support and a smoother silhouette under clothing.

  • She wore a beautiful longline dress to the party.

  • The designer introduced a longline blazer that paired well with both jeans and skirts.

  • The new collection features longline jackets for winter.

  • She wore a longline coat that reached her mid-thigh, keeping her warm throughout the winter.

  • The designer showcased a stunning longline dress that elegantly flowed over her hips.

  • For the chilly evening, he opted for a longline sweater to ensure he stayed cozy.

Synonyms

hip-length
vslongline
3.2

Clothing that reaches to the hips

is longer than typical styles, reaching over hips or thighs for extra coverage

How Long

maxi
5.1
longline
3.9
short
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

longline positive

Morphology

longline = long + line (transparent) = long + line

The adjective is a direct compound of 'long' + 'line' describing the garment's extended silhouette, which a learner can infer from the components.

Etymology

Longline comes from the simple parts long and line, where line means 'a long string or the shape of a piece of clothing'. So a longline garment is one that has a 'long' line and reaches past the usual length to give extra coverage.