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midriff

noun

ˈmi-ˌdrif

Definition of midriff

as in waist

the middle region of the human torso midriff-baring tops are popular this summer

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Recent Examples of midriff The plunging, V-neck design dipped as far down as her midriff, creating an eye-catching silhouette that had fans praising the look in the comments section. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 Bared midriffs were everywhere—one woman went so far as to bedazzle her baby bump. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 Paired with a midriff-revealing white tank top and red velvet shoes, the pants read surprisingly sleek. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2026 Zendaya, 29, wore a black raw silk wrap dress complete with floral detailing at the midriff, paired with black pointed-toe Christian Louboutin heels. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for midriff

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waist

Noun

Try the trend with these loose-fitting track pants, which have a drawstring waist and bold stripes down the sides.

— Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
To create more definition, the author sported a black belt around her waist with gold hardware.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of waist

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