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

Deep midsection body fat beneath the muscle layer and surrounding organs is a major health risk for several reasons and can be particularly damaging to the heart. —Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024

The ultra-wide, crossover waistband accentuates the waist while the stretchy, supportive fabric provides a smoothing effect on the midsection. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2024

But, in the midsection of the country, there's no more important city than my hometown, Chicago. —Noel Burgess, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024

Gold detailing in her midsection cinches her waist and a matching black shawl adds a bit of drama. —Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024

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