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 long 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 of midsection

• waist

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

When viewed in person, however, the midsection and backside can look slabby, flat, and abrupt from certain angles. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

On the festival’s third day, the Queen wore a light pink collared dress with a boxy fit and a faux belted midsection. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026

Argentine defender Nahuel Molina was suspended for seven games and fined $90,000 for hitting midfielder Rodri in the midsection as the Spaniard ran on to the field to celebrate with his teammates. — Michelle Kaufman august 21, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

With New York leading 69-62 midway through the fourth quarter, Brink collided with Liberty forward Breanna Stewart as Stewart's arm made contact with Brink's midsection. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for midsection

• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction

Medical Definition

midsection

noun

mid·​sec·​tion ˈmid-ˌsek-shən 

: a section midway between the extremes

especially : midriff sense 2