empire waist

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Empire waist on an evening gown, 1809.

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɛmpaɪə(ɹ) ˈweɪst/

Noun

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empire waist (plural empire waists)

  1. (fashion) A waistline on a woman's dress that is located immediately below the bust
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