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🎣 A fishing line 🧥 Longer than usual 👗 A long garment 🐟 To fish with lines
longline

longline

3.9
A garment longer than usual that gives extra coverage or support
  • noun
  • /ˈlɔːŋlaɪn/
translation icon : prenda de corte largo
  • She wore a longline bra under her dress for extra support.

Examples

  • The new collection features a stylish longline jacket perfect for cooler evenings.

  • Many athletes prefer a longline top for added comfort during workouts.

  • She wore a stylish longline jacket today.

  • This season, longline tops are very popular.

  • She wore a longline bra under her dress for extra support.

  • The new collection features a stylish longline jacket perfect for cooler evenings.

  • Many athletes prefer a longline top for added comfort during workouts.

How Long

maxi
14 4.6
tunic
41 4.8
longline
3.9
top
321 1.0

Surface Forms

longline singular
longlines plural

Morphology

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

The noun garment sense is a literal compound of 'long' + 'line' indicating a piece of clothing longer than usual.

Etymology

Longline as a noun for clothing is the same idea: it joins long and line, with line meaning 'the shape or length of the item'. So a longline is a top or jacket that is longer than normal to give more support or cover.