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 Low-rise jeans, which gained cultural prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, were synonymous with ultra-low waistlines that often exposed midriffs. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 De Ramon, on the other hand, wore a black vest with a deep plunging neckline, and low-rise black trousers to also show off her midriff. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2024 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 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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