: in the middle of the way or distance : halfway
: an avenue at a fair, carnival, or amusement park for concessions and amusements
Examples of midway in a Sentence
Adverb
You should begin reading at the paragraph that begins midway down the page.
They took the lead midway through the second period.
Noun
We played every game on the midway.
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CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
This particular form of reaping occurs midway through the season at a dance where all the eligible girls meet with all manner of young bachelors, only to discover that the oldest and most powerful members of the elite get first choice.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Pistons opened the fourth quarter on a 10-0 run and later went on an 11-0 run midway through the final frame.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
His perfect pass to a cutting Brandin Podziemski gave the Warriors a 42-40 lead midway through the second quarter.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
After the Pacers cut the deficit to 77-67 with six straight points midway through the third, the Timberwolves closed the quarter on a 25-5 run that made it 102-77 and sealed the victory.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
This particular form of reaping occurs midway through the season at a dance where all the eligible girls meet with all manner of young bachelors, only to discover that the oldest and most powerful members of the elite get first choice.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Pistons opened the fourth quarter on a 10-0 run and later went on an 11-0 run midway through the final frame.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
His perfect pass to a cutting Brandin Podziemski gave the Warriors a 42-40 lead midway through the second quarter.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Midway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midway. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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Midway
geographical name
Mid·way
ˈmid-ˌwā 
islands (atoll) in the central Pacific 1300 miles (2092 kilometers) west-northwest of Honolulu, Hawaii, belonging to the U.S.; area 2 square miles (5.2 square kilometers)
Note: Midway, administered by the U.S., is in the Hawaiian group of islands but is not incorporated in the state of Hawaii.
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