Synonyms of midsection

midsection

noun

ˈmid-ˌsek-shən 

as in waist

the middle region of the human torso

did exercises to strengthen the muscles in her midsection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waist
• midriff
• waistline
• middle
• trunk
• abdomen
• stomach
• belly
• gut

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of midsection

In the 1990s, Tom Ford, during his tenure at Gucci, made the buttocks the center of attention with the help of a visibly flashing thong, while the Y2K trends of the ’00s targeted the midsection and declared crop tops socially acceptable. — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026

The front-end loader struck 37-year-old Victor Vivian Cano Franco in the midsection, and his body was severed, according to the agency. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

The movie could stand to shave off 10 minutes from its midsection on the ocean, which often suffers from too many flat, green-screen backgrounds. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

The pants feature an elastic, adjustable drawstring waistband that won’t dig into your midsection, as well as two functional side pockets. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026