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
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Example Sentences
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“They could have been apple-shaped before, and now it’s like their entire midsection is dramatically smaller than it ever was before,” said Harris, the owner of Renegade Bridal & Dye Lab in Houston.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
Swalwell’s exit from the race also may revive candidates who have been languishing in the midsection of recent opinion polls — former U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Gifted with every upsell in Hyundai’s ample larder, our Calligraphy AWD tester carried 364 pounds of extra luxury around its midsection, compared to the FWD model.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
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 • Sep. 30, 2025
He kind of reminded me of Coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs, but with a little more meat around his midsection and in his face.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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