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

It seemed to be more on the midsection.

From Literature

But after finally getting the surgery, he said he still felt creeping discomfort in his midsection.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

• belly
• gut
• midriff
• tummy