Definition

The part of the body located in the middle, often referring to the area around the stomach and waist.

Example

She wore a belt around her midsection to accentuate her waist.

Conversation

I've been trying to tone my midsection lately.

That's great! Core exercises really help with that.

Yeah, I've started doing planks and crunches.

Awesome! Those are perfect for strengthening your midsection.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Midsection → It is formed from "mid-" (meaning middle) and "section" (from Latin "sectio", meaning a cutting or division). The word "midsection" refers to the middle part of something, particularly the body.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'middle' ('mid-') part that is 'cut' or 'divided' ('section') from the rest — that's what midsection means.

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