as in waist
the middle region of the human torso did exercises to strengthen the muscles in her midsection

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of midsection On Tuesday, twisters, damaging winds and large hail are all possible as a strong storm system moves across the nation’s midsection into Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi, the federal Storm Prediction Center warns. Jack Brook, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025 Harsh cold descended on the nation's midsection Monday as a polar vortex gripped the Rockies and Northern Plains after winter storms pummeled the eastern U.S. over the weekend, killing at least 13 people, including at least 11 in Kentucky who died during flooding from heavy rains. CBS News, 17 Feb. 2025 The two men wrap a rope around Mola Mola's midsection and pull on the cord together. Kelli Bender, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025 View 1 Images Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midsection

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midsection. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!