Midwestern

adjective

Mid·​west·​ern ˌmid-ˈwe-stərn 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Midwest (a region of indefinite boundaries in the north central U.S. including the area around the Great Lakes and the upper Mississippi River valley) or its people

Midwesterner

ˌmid-ˈwe-stər-nər 

-ˈwe-stə-

noun

plural Midwesterners

Examples of Midwestern in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

California has logged 41 cyclosporiasis cases this year, most tied to international travel, and none linked to the current outbreak — but health officials are watching for Midwestern spillover. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

The white, Midwestern Dust Bowl migrants who populated the Hoovervilles of 1936 have long since integrated into California society. — James Ward, USA Today, 10 July 2026

The Peninsula Chicago, at Superior and Michigan, blends the brand's legendary service with Midwestern ease. — Rima Suqi, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

The fires began with a gentle Midwestern boy who loved animals. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Midwestern

• northwestern
• southwestern
• western