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

The dead bug is great for strengthening and stabilizing muscles in your midsection. —Jenny McCoy, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026

Fortunately, there’s no shortage of creative, effective moves that challenge your midsection from all angles—starting with the humble crab walk. —Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026

The wraps are bands that cover your entire midsection, including your hips and lower rib cage. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026

The wrap-design, complete with pleated detailing around the waist, hides the midsection and highlights your natural shape without clinging too much. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 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