For most of its history, midriff has been used to refer to the diaphragm, the large flat muscle that separates the lungs from the stomach area (and contracts spasmodically when we hiccup).

In fashion, the midriff is the human abdomen. The midriff is exposed when wearing a crop top or some forms of swimwear or underwear. "Midriff" is a very old term in the English language, coming into …

(also midsection, us / ˈmɪdˌsek·ʃən /) Add to word list the part of the human body between the chest and the waist (Definition of midriff from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge …

MIDRIFF definition: diaphragm. See examples of midriff used in a sentence.

Someone's midriff is the middle part of their body, between their waist and their chest. ...the girl with the bare midriff. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

midriff - Based on the Old English hrif, "belly," it is the front of the body between the chest and the waist. See also related terms for waist. Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.

Nov 24, 2025 · The midriff is the central area of the torso, generally describing the soft tissue region between the chest and the waistline. It is a colloquial and cultural term that does not correspond to a …

Feb 12, 2026 · Noun midriff (plural midriffs) (anatomy) The middle section of the human torso, from below the chest to above the waist; the abdomen and its back part. Near-synonym: midsection

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun midriff, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

The center of your body's front side, generally the area under your ribcage and above your waist or hips, can be called the midriff. This noun is sometimes used as a substitute for belly or waist, especially …