midsection
Americannoun
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the middle section or part of anything.
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the solar plexus; midriff.
a hard right to the midsection.
noun
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the middle of something
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the middle region of the human body; midriff
Etymology
Origin of midsection
Vocabulary lists containing midsection
Example Sentences
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But after finally getting the surgery, he said he still felt creeping discomfort in his midsection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
The midsection of America’s workforce is getting squeezed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
After the Chargers’ 22-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday, Bosa was wearing a large bandage around his midsection to hold a bag of ice on his lower back.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024
The deadly weather in Oklahoma added to the dozens of reported tornadoes that have wreaked havoc in the nation’s midsection since Friday.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024
Cinder wrapped shaking arms around his midsection and hunched over, closing his eyes.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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