midsection

noun

mid·​sec·​tion ˈmid-ˌsek-shən 

: a middle section, part, or area : a section midway between the extremes

Normally, the jet stream, a five-mile-high river of air, steers storms directly across the midsection of the United States …

—Stephen H. Schneider

especially : the mid-region of the human torso : midriff sense 1

The swinging motion of baseball players and golfers requires strength throughout the entire midsection, not only to hit the ong ball but also to avoid injuries.

—Joe Weider

The two doctors ordered a CT scan of the man's midsection, and they stood next to a computer terminal and toggled through images of his internal organs, deeply concerned.

—Gardiner Harris

Synonyms

• middle
• midriff
• waist
• waistline

Examples of midsection in a Sentence

Grassy plains used to cover large portions of America's midsection.

the midsection of the boat

He threw a hard punch to my midsection.

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s been a grim month of tornadoes and severe weather in the nation’s midsection. —Bruce Schreiner, Fortune, 28 May 2024

Climate change and history-making weather The destruction continued a grim month of deadly severe weather in the nation's midsection. —CBS News, 27 May 2024

The blue fabric was also adorned with small, silver jewels across King's midsection, giving the dress a glittering, shining texture. —Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024

Made from a soft and stretchy blend of cotton, spandex, and polyester blend, the dress has short sleeves and an elastic band at the midsection to cinch your waist and show off your figure. —Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

midsection

noun

mid·​sec·​tion ˈmid-ˌsek-shən 

: a section midway between the extremes

especially : midriff sense 2