midsection

noun

mid·sec·tion ˈmid-ˌsek-shən

: a middle section, part, or area : a section midway between the extremes

Normally, the jet stream, a five-mile-high river of air, steers storms directly across the midsection of the United States …—

Stephen H. Schneider

especially : the mid-region of the human torso : midriff sense 1

The swinging motion of baseball players and golfers requires strength throughout the entire midsection, not only to hit the ong ball but also to avoid injuries. —

Joe Weider

The two doctors ordered a CT scan of the man's midsection, and they stood next to a computer terminal and toggled through images of his internal organs, deeply concerned. —

Gardiner Harris

Examples of midsection in a Sentence

Grassy plains used to cover large portions of America's midsection. the midsection of the boat He threw a hard punch to my midsection.

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The Grecian-style sleeveless gown was reinforced in the midsection but otherwise draped loosely toward the ground. —

Toria Sheffield, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024 Their sculpting bodysuit is made of high-quality, breathable fabrics but has compressive panels that expertly contour your midsection. —

Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024 In the clip, Flo Milli and an unidentified man are flirtatiously cuddled, with the rapper occasionally rubbing her stomach and exposing an enlarged midsection. —

Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 27 Nov. 2024 Made with a stretchy polyester-spandex-cotton blend, these tights come with a thick, smoothing elastic waistband that won’t dig into your midsection. —

Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for midsection