Thesaurus results for MIDSECTION

midsection

noun

ˈmid-ˌsek-shən

Definition of midsection

as in waist

the middle region of the human torso did exercises to strengthen the muscles in her midsection

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of midsection Available in various nude shades ranging from dark to light, these lightweight and breathable shorts prevent chafing while smoothing your midsection. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 The mid-rise design offers ample coverage for your midsection, while the 6-inch inseam is the perfect length for summer outfits. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 The clincher for Gaethje was a crushing knee to Topuria’s midsection after a remarkable final two rounds. — Mark Puleo, New York Times, 15 June 2026 In the video, Hathaway steps into frame wearing a long, flowy white skirt set with her arms folded across her midsection before dropping them to the side to reveal her pregnancy with a smile. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for midsection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for midsection

waist

Noun

While doing press for her film, The Odyssey, in New York City, the actress wore a bright red jumpsuit with a drop-waist peplum that showed off her baby bump.

— Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
My dad, a police detective, made sure the Klansman saw his service revolver on his waist.

— Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

Definition of waist

Browse Nearby Words

midriffs

midsection

midsections

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midsection. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of midsection

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

gambol

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes