Midriff (Noun)
Meaning 1
The middle area of the human torso (usually in front); "young American women believe that a bare midriff is fashionable".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The singer's outfit exposed her toned midriff as she danced on stage.
- She had always been self-conscious about her midriff, but after having children, she felt even more so.
- The fashion trend of wearing low-rise pants and crop tops emphasizes the midriff.
- After a few months of regular exercise, she was proud to show off her flat midriff.
- The midriff-baring top was a staple in many young women's wardrobes during the summer months.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
(anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.