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

Synonyms

• middle
• midriff
• waist
• waistline

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

So layer up all over, including vests and jackets to protect your midsection and a hat to stop heat from escaping through your head. —Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 6 Feb. 2025

Malick Diallo, who also tried to remove the ball from Dickinson’s midsection (the KU player was bent over protecting the ball at one point), did not receive a technical on the play. —Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025

This wallet sock is similar in concept to the money belt but less bulky across your midsection. —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025

Lightweight and buttery-soft, these essential leggings feel like a second skin and have a wide, smoothing waistband that won’t dig into your midsection after a full day of activities, and over 10,000 Lululemon shoppers gave them a five-star rating for their softness and comfort. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

midsection

noun

mid·​sec·​tion ˈmid-ˌsek-shən 

: a section midway between the extremes

especially : midriff sense 2