Main Entry: midst

Pronunciation: \ˈmidst, ˈmitst\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English middest, alteration of middes, short for amiddes amid

Date: 15th century

1 : the interior or central part or point : middle <in the midst of the forest>
2 : a position of proximity to the members of a group <a traitor in our midst>
3 : the condition of being surrounded or beset <in the midst of his troubles>
4 : a period of time about the middle of a continuing act or condition <in the midst of a meal>

— midst preposition