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midriff

noun

ˈmi-ˌdrif

Definition of midriff

as in waist

the middle region of the human torso midriff-baring tops are popular this summer

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Recent Examples of midriff The 1974 Grammy Awards Building on the theme of her Oscars look, Cher wore a midriff-baring white set to the 1974 Grammys that featured sequined pastel butterfly embellishments. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026 Bared midriffs were everywhere—one woman went so far as to bedazzle her baby bump. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 Paired with a midriff-revealing white tank top and red velvet shoes, the pants read surprisingly sleek. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2026 Zendaya, 29, wore a black raw silk wrap dress complete with floral detailing at the midriff, paired with black pointed-toe Christian Louboutin heels. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for midriff

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waist

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Clancy later jumped from a second-story window in an apparent suicide attempt, which left her paralyzed from the waist down.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
My mom has an eye for detail, and this button-down jumpsuit has that trending gingham print, a waist-cinching corset bodice, and pleats for extra sophistication.

— Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026

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