midsection
noun
mid·sec·tion
ˈmid-ˌsek-shən 
: a middle section, part, or area : a section midway between the extremes
Normally, the jet stream, a five-mile-high river of air, steers storms directly across the midsection of the United States …—
Stephen H. Schneider
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especially
: the mid-region of the human torso : midriff sense 1
The swinging motion of baseball players and golfers requires strength throughout the entire midsection, not only to hit the ong ball but also to avoid injuries. —Joe Weider
Joe Weider The two doctors ordered a CT scan of the man's midsection, and they stood next to a computer terminal and toggled through images of his internal organs, deeply concerned. —Gardiner Harris
Gardiner Harris Examples of midsection in a Sentence
Grassy plains used to cover large portions of America's midsection.
the midsection of the boat
He threw a hard punch to my midsection.
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But instead of having a swath of fabric across its midsection, the sheep in the Brooks Brothers x Prince collaboration graphic is pictured holding a racquet and tennis ball, getting ready to serve, and looks much happier than the downtrodden lamb in the original logo waiting to be sheared.
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Each version features flattering ruching at the midsection, thin straps for minimal tan lines, and dozens of colors to choose from.
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At the midsection, detailing that strikes a similarity to lightning strikes was also sewn onto the dress.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 June 2025
Another round of dangerous storms was forecast to roll across a swath of the nation's midsection Monday as cleanup continued following a brutal round of severe weather that devastated multiple states.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
Each version features flattering ruching at the midsection, thin straps for minimal tan lines, and dozens of colors to choose from.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
At the midsection, detailing that strikes a similarity to lightning strikes was also sewn onto the dress.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 June 2025
Another round of dangerous storms was forecast to roll across a swath of the nation's midsection Monday as cleanup continued following a brutal round of severe weather that devastated multiple states.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for midsection
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“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midsection. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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midsection
noun
mid·sec·tion
ˈmid-ˌsek-shən
: a section midway between the extremes
especially
: midriff sense 2
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