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
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
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
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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Nearly seven years later, a gaping hole in the old bridge’s midsection remains a haunting reminder to motorists, sailors and, especially, Wesley MacIntire, the sole survivor of the tragedy.
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The 38-year-old man ended up stepping into the unstable section of sand and quickly sank to his midsection.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Binion was struck in the midsection and fled south on Perry Avenue before collapsing in neighboring South Holland, according to the statement.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
The 38-year-old man ended up stepping into the unstable section of sand and quickly sank to his midsection.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The only time Couples looked uncomfortable was when adjusting the giant heating pad wrapped around his midsection.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for midsection
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“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midsection. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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midsection
noun
mid·sec·tion
ˈmid-ˌsek-shən
: a section midway between the extremes
especially
: midriff sense 2
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