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midriff

noun

ˈmi-ˌdrif How to pronounce midriff (audio)
Definition of midriffnext
as in waist
the middle region of the human torso midriff-baring tops are popular this summer

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Recent Examples of midriff One of his costumes exposed Cher’s midriff, making her the first person approved to show her belly button on TV. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 Bared midriffs were everywhere—one woman went so far as to bedazzle her baby bump. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 Paired with a midriff-revealing white tank top and red velvet shoes, the pants read surprisingly sleek. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2026 Zendaya, 29, wore a black raw silk wrap dress complete with floral detailing at the midriff, paired with black pointed-toe Christian Louboutin heels. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for midriff
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waist
Noun
  • Meanwhile, those with a more feminine sensibility will find more versatility in a streamlined waist-skimming cut.
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The drawstring waist and relaxed silhouette lean casual, but the denim fabric means they can still be dressed up far beyond your typical sweatpants.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of waist

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“Midriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriff. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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