midst

noun

ˈmidst 

ˈmitst

1

: the interior or central part or point : middle

in the midst of the forest

2

: a position of proximity to the members of a group

a traitor in our midst

3

: the condition of being surrounded or beset

in the midst of his troubles

4

: a period of time about the middle of a continuing act or condition

in the midst of a meal

midst preposition

Synonyms

• center
• core
• middle
• midpoint

Examples of midst in a Sentence

The river passes through the midst of the city.

a bustling city in the midst of the desert

We are in the midst of a terrible war.

They were in the midst of remodeling their house.

The region is currently in the midst of a terrible drought.

We never gave up hope in the midst of our troubles.

Recent Examples on the Web

Deere is weathering a difficult 2024 in the midst of a longer-than-average replacement cycle in the agricultural industry. —Brett Owens, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024

Tilly just graduated and is now in the midst of launching her own show on Amazon. —Alex French, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024

Anchor Shannon Bream will interview Walz, who has been in the midst of a post-debate campaign and fund-raising swing. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2024

Harris’ visits present an additional political test in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. —Colleen Long and Ayanna Alexander, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English middest, alteration of middes, short for amiddes amid

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing midst

• in someone's midst

Kids Definition

midst

1 of 2 noun

ˈmidst

1

: the middle part or period

in the midst of the forest

2

: a condition of being near or among the members of a group

a traitor in our midst

3

: the condition of being surrounded

in the midst of our troubles

midst

2 of 2 preposition

(ˌ)midst

: amid