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 For the occasion, Gale wore a white dress featuring cutouts at her midriff and a silver beaded bodice. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024 Her black lace dress, originally from the ready-to-wear collection, featured a plunging neckline reaching down to her midriff, held together by a single strap across the chest. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024 Earle wore a purple bandage dress by Herve Leger with subtle cutouts across her midriff to show little peeks of skin. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 Jolie opted for a three-piece suit from Dolce & Gabbana, wearing a black blazer over a partially unbuttoned waistcoat, which showed off the swallow tattoo on her breastbone, as well as a sliver of midriff. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for midriff 

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“Midriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriff. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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