midyear

noun

mid·​year ˈmid-ˌyir 

1

a

: an examination at the middle of an academic year

b

midyears plural : the set of examinations at the middle of an academic year

also : the period of such examinations

2

a

: the middle or middle portion of a calendar year

b

: the middle of an academic year

midyear adjective

Examples of midyear in a Sentence

She expects to get a promotion at midyear.

Recent Examples on the Web

Also, forecasters expect tariffs to drive inflation much higher by midyear. —Paul Davidson, USA Today, 7 May 2025

Ad industry growth is predicted, but much less predictable The WPP Media midyear forecast projects 6% growth in total 2025 ad revenue. —Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

Adding further depth, midyear addition Isaiah Reed from Brown and transfer DJ Bell are also poised to make significant contributions. —Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025

The Dearborn automaker attributed the hike to usual midyear pricing action as well as tariffs. —Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for midyear

• atmosphere
• biosphere
• centromere
• chemosphere
• chromosphere
• hemisphere
• hydrosphere
• lithosphere
• mesosphere
• microsphere
• miserere
• mountaineer

Kids Definition

midyear

noun

mid·​year ˈmid-ˌyi(ə)r 

1

: the middle of a calendar year or academic year

2

: a midyear examination

midyear adjective