amid

\ ə-ˈmid

How to pronounce amid (audio)

\

variants: or amidst \ ə-ˈmidst

How to pronounce amidst (audio)

, -ˈmitst \

Definition of amid

1 : in or into the middle of : surrounded by : among amid the crowd

2a : during amid the fighting

b : with the accompaniment of resigned amid rumors of misconduct

Synonyms More Example Sentences Learn More about amid

Keep scrolling for more

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 Another large event in the city of Detroit has been canceled amid coronavirus concerns — the Michigan Brewers Guild's Detroit Fall Beer Festival. — Chanel Stitt, Detroit Free Press, "Highly attended Detroit Fall Beer Festival canceled amid coronavirus concerns," 15 Aug. 2020 The game was believed to be the first high school matchup on the gridiron as schools across the country debate whether to play this fall amid COVID-19 concerns. — CBS News, "Strict precautions at apparent first high school football game since pandemic began," 14 Aug. 2020 There will be no NCAA championships this fall, NCAA president Mark Emmert announced Thursday evening amid COVID-19 concerns. — Cameron Teague Robinson, The Courier-Journal, "NCAA cancels all fall sports championships in 2020, may attempt to play them in spring," 13 Aug. 2020 Shortform video creators are looking to other platforms like Triller and newly launched Instagram Reels, amid privacy concerns and an impending ban by the Trump administration. — Natalie Jarvey, The Hollywood Reporter, "With TikTok's Uncertain Future, Creators Scramble to Diversify Their Social Media Presence," 13 Aug. 2020 But Congress has moved slowly on self-driving vehicle regulations amid concerns over safety, privacy and the role of state and local governments. — Matt Mcfarland, CNN, "Michigan plans to redesign road for self-driving cars," 13 Aug. 2020 Despite a recent 9-1 vote by a subcommittee to move the football season to the spring amid coronavirus concerns, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference agreed to move forward as planned. — Shawn Mcfarland, courant.com, "Connecticut high school sports to continue as planned with fall season, including football," 12 Aug. 2020 The move, which was taken amid concerns about the bear’s overfamiliarity with people, has sparked outrage. — Fox News, "Bear that went viral after sniffing hiker’s hair has been castrated, sparking outrage," 12 Aug. 2020 Brandon Bolden opted out of the season amid coronavirus concerns, leaving James White, Rex Burkhead and Damien Harris as the other options in the backfield. — Michael Middlehurst-schwartz, USA TODAY, "Lamar Miller agrees to one-year contract with New England Patriots," 11 Aug. 2020

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'amid.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about amid

Dictionary Entries near amid

amicus humani generis

amicus usque ad aras

Statistics for amid

Last Updated

18 Aug 2020

Cite this Entry

“Amid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amid. Accessed 22 Aug. 2020.

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

parochial

Listen to the pronunciation of parochial

See Definitions and Examples »

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Odd Habits and Quirks Quiz

Which of the following best describes an easily irritated person?

Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.