Midriff
(noun)
The area of the body between the chest and the waist, including the stomach and the upper part of the hips.
Origin:
Mid + -riff, from old english midriff, refers to the area between the chest and the waist.
Examples:
- She wore a low cut blouse that revealed her midriff.
- The dancer performed a series of stomach exercises to strengthen her midriff.
- The midriff is a common area of concern for people trying to lose weight.
- The midriff is also known as the core, it is the part of the body that supports the spine and helps maintain good posture.
- The midriff-baring trend is popular in many cultures, it is a feature of traditional clothing such as the Indian Sari.