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 Aniston appeared on the cover in a crisp white Ralph Lauren dress shirt, which was unbuttoned to her midriff, along with light blue jeans. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025 In the clip, the former professional athlete could be seen wearing a light green matching tank top and mini skirt, which left a small bit of her midriff exposed. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025 Some were even wearing shorts or showing their midriff. Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025 Emma Chamberlain doesn’t normally show off her midriff. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midriff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for midriff
waist
Noun
  • Jenner also shared a mirror selfie, covering her chest with one arm and wearing a towel low on her waist.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The actress’ top coordinated with her high-waist maxiskirt, crafted in the same white satin with waist definition provided by further crystal embellishments.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025

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“Midriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriff. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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