midsection

noun

mid·​sec·​tion ˈmid-ˌsek-shən How to pronounce midsection (audio)
: 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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During the day, the bed folds up via a split-hinge design that allows the foot section to lift clean to the ceiling and the midsection to fold back vertically against the alcove that houses the head of the mattress. New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025 Too much visceral fat—the kind that collects deep in your midsection and wraps around your organs—may accelerate aging in your heart and blood vessels, a new study shows. Kristen Fischer, Health, 28 Aug. 2025 Early on, many Falcons players and coaches misinterpreted his squatty 6-foot-3-ish, 305-pound frame and notably rounded midsection as a lack of athleticism. Josh Kendall, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025 The set smooths and shapes the midsection comfortably, and the adjustable straps and padded bra provide a custom fit. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midsection

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of midsection was in 1890

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“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midsection. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

midsection

noun
mid·​sec·​tion ˈmid-ˌsek-shən How to pronounce midsection (audio)
: a section midway between the extremes
especially : midriff sense 2
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