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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 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 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

Noun

Both groups lost inches around their waists and hips and reduced body fat, but there was no meaningful difference between people drinking diet beverages and those drinking water.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The jeans provide extra lift and support through the front and back waist while maintaining the volume of the lower legs.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

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