midsection

noun
UK: /ˈmɪdˌsekʃən/
US: /ˈmɪdˌsekʃən/

  1. The middle part of something, especially a person's body between the chest and the hips.

    1. She felt pain in her midsection after the fall.
    2. Core exercises strengthen the midsection, improving posture and balance during workouts.

  2. The central part of a ship or aircraft.

    1. The damage was concentrated in the ship's midsection.
    2. The aircraft's midsection housed the passenger cabin and critical control systems components.

Synonyms

waist belly abdomen middle torso

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "midsection" in English means: The middle part of something, especially a person's body between the chest and the hips., The central part of a ship or aircraft..

The phonetic transcription of "midsection" is /ˈmɪdˌsekʃən/ in British English and /ˈmɪdˌsekʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "midsection": waist, belly, abdomen, middle, torso.

Example usage of "midsection": "She felt pain in her midsection after the fall.". More examples on the page.