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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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
The midsection of America’s workforce is getting squeezed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
It was unclear when the injury occurred, Davis leaving the game and heading to the locker room while grabbing his midsection.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2025
Louisiana took her hand off of Raymie’s arm and let out a strange noise—something between a scream and a squeak—and then she lunged forward and grabbed hold of Ida Nee’s spangled midsection.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
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