midyear

noun

mid·​year ˈmid-ˌyir 

1

a

: an examination at the middle of an academic year

b

midyears plural : the set of examinations at the middle of an academic year

also : the period of such examinations

2

a

: the middle or middle portion of a calendar year

b

: the middle of an academic year

midyear adjective

Examples of midyear in a Sentence

She expects to get a promotion at midyear.

Recent Examples on the Web

Other notable statistics from CMPD’s midyear data include a 3% increase in homicides, with 40 so far this year, which is up from 39 over the same time period last year. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Throughout its midyear report, Christie’s repeatedly pointed out indicators designed to show that demand—not simply the availability of blue-chip property—has strengthened. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

The midyear budget report should not be occasion for fighting last year’s wars. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

For the first time in two decades, billionaire Warren Buffett will not make a midyear donation to the Gates Foundation. — Sarah Whitmire, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for midyear

• atmosphere
• biosphere
• centromere
• chemosphere
• chromosphere
• hemisphere
• hydrosphere
• lithosphere
• mesosphere
• microsphere
• miserere
• mountaineer

Kids Definition

midyear

noun

mid·​year ˈmid-ˌyi(ə)r 

1

: the middle of a calendar year or academic year

2

: a midyear examination

midyear adjective