1. the area of the human body between the chest and the waist
2. the diaphragm muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity
Usage: anatomy

Examples

• She wore a crop top that showed her midriff.
• The dancer’s costume exposed her toned midriff.
• He felt a sharp pain in his midriff after running.
• The midriff-baring shirt was popular in the 1990s.
• The injury affected the muscles in her midriff area.
• Fashion trends often focus on showing or concealing the midriff.