amid

preposition

ə-ˈmid 

variants or amidst

ə-ˈmidst 

-ˈmitst

1

: in or into the middle of : surrounded by : among

amid the crowd

2

a

: during

amid the fighting

b

: with the accompaniment of

resigned amid rumors of misconduct

Synonyms of amid

• among

Examples of amid in a Sentence

It was hard to hear amid all the cheering.

The investigation comes amid growing concerns.

Amid such changes, one thing stayed the same.

He managed to escape amid the confusion.

There was a single dark bird amid a flock of white pigeons.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Instagram unfollowing between the Beckhams comes amid a tumultuous time for the famous family. —Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025

Benedictine was delicious but subtle, especially amid the other spices. —Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025

An adorable squad of golden retrievers greeted and comforted travelers arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey amid busy holiday travel. —Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025

The British royal, who was stripped of his remaining titles and evicted from his royal residence this fall amid scrutiny over his ties to Epstein, has repeatedly denied the allegations. —Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 20 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

amid from Middle English amidde, from Old English onmiddan, from on + middan, dative of midde mid; amidst from Middle English amiddes, from amidde + -es -s

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for amid

• eyelid
• forbid
• majid
• outbid
• outdid
• plasmid
• turbid
• undid
• bid
• did
• grid
• hid

Kids Definition

amid

preposition

ə-ˈmid 

variants or amidst

-ˈmidst 

: in or into the middle of

amid the crowd