midstream

noun

mid·​stream ˈmid-ˈstrēm 

-ˌstrēm

1

: the middle of a stream

2

: an intermediate stage in an act or process

the tone changes in midstream

Examples of midstream in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lithium refining is expensive and technologically complex, and most of the world’s midstream processing capacity remains concentrated in China, meaning Chinese firms dominate not only mining but also the chemical refining stage where much of the value is captured. —Ray Mwayera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026

Agencies may hesitate to launch new initiatives if funding could disappear midstream. —Max Crowley, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026

Midstream Heart Attacks and the Technological Bypass The global midstream network is a living system built for steady-state flow, and the Hormuz chokepoint is its primary valve. —Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026

Smith believes that given Williams' push into behind-the-meter (BTM) power generation, the company is no longer just a traditional pipeline and gathering & processing (G&P) midstream operator. —Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing midstream

• change horses in midstream
• in midstream

Rhymes for midstream

• abeam
• airstream
• bloodstream
• daydream
• downstream
• esteem
• extreme
• grapheme
• hakim
• hornbeam
• lexeme
• mainstream

Kids Definition

midstream

noun

mid·​stream ˈmid-ˈstrēm 

: the middle of a stream

Medical Definition

midstream

adjective

mid·​stream ˌmid-ˈstrēm 

: of, relating to, or being urine passed during the middle of an act of urination and not at the beginning or end

a midstream specimen