: in the middle of the way or distance : halfway
: an avenue at a fair, carnival, or amusement park for concessions and amusements
Examples of midway in a Sentence
Adverb
You should begin reading at the paragraph that begins midway down the page.
They took the lead midway through the second period.
Noun
We played every game on the midway.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Cutforth entered the game midway through the first quarter after Madsen’s injury and ended his day 14-of-29 for 106 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in the 30-7 loss at Albertsons Stadium.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Nov. 2025
Adam Fox sprung Zibanejad on a rush with a perfect pass through the neutral zone midway through the first, and Zibanejad split a pair of Predators defensemen and lifted the puck over Saros’ pad.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Luka Doncic, who entered averaging over 40 points per game, finished with 22 points, five rebounds and 11 assists before sitting midway through the third quarter.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Adverb
The Kings trailed 24-16 when Keon Ellis checked into the game midway through the first quarter.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Cutforth entered the game midway through the first quarter after Madsen’s injury and ended his day 14-of-29 for 106 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in the 30-7 loss at Albertsons Stadium.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Nov. 2025
Adam Fox sprung Zibanejad on a rush with a perfect pass through the neutral zone midway through the first, and Zibanejad split a pair of Predators defensemen and lifted the puck over Saros’ pad.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Luka Doncic, who entered averaging over 40 points per game, finished with 22 points, five rebounds and 11 assists before sitting midway through the third quarter.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Midway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midway. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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Midway
geographical name
Mid·way
ˈmid-ˌwā 
islands (atoll) in the central Pacific 1300 miles (2092 kilometers) west-northwest of Honolulu, Hawaii, belonging to the U.S.; area 2 square miles (5.2 square kilometers)
Note: Midway, administered by the U.S., is in the Hawaiian group of islands but is not incorporated in the state of Hawaii.
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