Thesaurus results for MIDRIFF

midriff

noun

ˈmi-ˌdrif

Definition of midriff next

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 According to the actress, the midriff-baring outfit hadn't been altered in decades, either. —

Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 As much as Duffy — and many fellow passengers — would prefer travelers not show up at the airport in flip-flops and midriff tops, that’s unlikely to change. —

Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025 Micro-shorts, very low-cut tops, or shirts that leave a large amount of midriff exposed can prompt conversation with the crew or, in some cases, complaints from fellow passengers. —

Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for midriff

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waist

Noun

Acuff later attempted an alley-oop with Isaiah Sealy, who couldn't get a reverse layup from his waist to curl in the basket.

— Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
In another clip, the person walks up to the home, head down, wearing a dark zip-up jacket, light pants, a backpack, and what appears to be a weapon in a holster hanging around their waist.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026