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

My midsection often talks to me—I’ll feel very crampy and bloated, and my back starts to ache. —Jessica Biel, TIME, 14 May 2024

Try this sweet suit that’s technically a one-piece, since the top and bottom are attached on the sides, but is fully open through the midsection in the front and back. —Olivia Campbell, Parents, 13 May 2024

The bow and stern are upright, while the midsection is upside down. —Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 13 May 2024

Rita Ora, in Marni, also revealed her backside in a daring gown that covered only the midsection of her body with thousands of ancient beads sourced by the house. —Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024

The cover photo showed Sweeney standing on the seat of a boat with a harness around her midsection while wearing water shoes. —Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024

Belly fat—also known as abdominal or visceral fat—resides around your midsection and surrounds internal organs like the intestines and pancreas.1 Different factors, such as aging or eating and physical activity habits, can affect belly fat. —Carey Rossi, Health, 9 Apr. 2024

As males age, fat tends to be gained around the midsection, the worst place to gain fat. —Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024

Holmes posed in a deep V-neck black cashmere Chanel cardigan that had her midsection slightly exposed. —Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 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