Definition of midriffnext
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 His creations were sparkly, beaded, feathered, and often sheer or midriff-baring. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026 One of his costumes exposed Cher’s midriff, making her the first person approved to show her belly button on TV. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 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 See All Example Sentences for midriff
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waist
Noun
  • Related Articles The collection and campaign spotlights second-skin knitwear that contours the body, with peplum lines that mark the waist and create sculptural volume.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Your two options are the waist and the shoulders, and the latter simply doesn’t slip and fall off as often.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Midriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriff. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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