midsection

American  

[mid-sek-shuhn] / ˈmɪdˌsɛk ʃən /

noun

1. the middle section or part of anything.

2. the solar plexus; midriff.

   a hard right to the midsection.

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midsection British  

/ ˈmɪdˌsɛkʃən /

noun

1. the middle of something

2. the middle region of the human body; midriff

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Etymology

Origin of midsection

First recorded in 1935–40; mid- + section

Example Sentences

The midsection of America’s workforce is getting squeezed.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the Slovenian star remained engaged, even with a wrap around his midsection.

From Los Angeles Times

By contrast, “Shadow Ticket” offers a wildly seductive overture, a companionable but occasionally slack midsection, and a haunting sucker punch of an ending.

From Los Angeles Times

“The bowl is like your hip, this stuff right here,” Kershaw said recently, while circling his hands around his hips and midsection.

From Los Angeles Times

She softly squeezed his hip muscles, then caressed his midsection, shoulders and neck.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• belly
• gut
• midriff
• tummy