midpoint

noun

mid·​point ˈmid-ˌpȯint How to pronounce midpoint (audio)
-ˈpȯint
: a point at or near the center or middle

Examples of midpoint in a Sentence

The crowd begins to leave after the midpoint of the final period. The team is in last place at the midpoint of the season. the midpoint between her knee and ankle The train stopped to refuel at the midpoint between New York and Chicago. the midpoint of one side of the rectangle
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With both drivers seeking their maiden world titles and just 15 points separating the two ahead of the midpoint of the 2025 season at this weekend’s British Grand Prix, Norris’ conscience is clear. Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 4 July 2025 For the Heat, the action won’t begin until after the midpoint of tonight’s first round, holding the No. 20 selection, the pick acquired from the Golden State Warriors in the Jimmy Butler trade. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025 That’s where the $3 million estimate comes from — 15 multiplied by $200,000, the midpoint of those annual revenue estimates. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025 On these days the sun rises directly overhead at the equator, which is the midpoint between the Tropic of Cancer and its southern counterpart, the Tropic of Capricorn. Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for midpoint

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midpoint was in the 14th century

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“Midpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midpoint. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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midpoint

noun
mid·​point ˈmid-ˌpȯint How to pronounce midpoint (audio)
: a point at or near the center or middle

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