midweek

noun

mid·​week ˈmid-ˌwēk How to pronounce midweek (audio)
: the middle of the week
midweek adjective or adverb
midweekly adjective or adverb

Examples of midweek in a Sentence

She has to finish the report by midweek.
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The one-two punch of heat and humidity is anticipated to reach Eastern states by midweek, AccuWeather said, possibly lingering through the Independence Day weekend. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 29 June 2026 There is growing confidence that a dangerous heat wave will impact millions across the Midwest early next week, with big heat also building across much of the East Coast by midweek. Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 27 June 2026 The sultry weather pattern will then expand eastward to the Northeast by midweek. Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 Temperatures stay in the lower 100s through midweek. Michael Autovino, CBS News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for midweek

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midweek was in 1898

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“Midweek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midweek. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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midweek

noun
mid·​week ˈmid-ˌwēk How to pronounce midweek (audio)
: the middle of the week
midweek adjective

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