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

• middle
• center

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

Steamy Lit’s rapid growth and expansion comes as the romance genre is in the midst of renaissance. —Amanda Rosa october 3, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025

That makes airdropping humanitarian aid parcels – whether in wartime or in the midst of natural disasters – a tricky affair. —New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2025

Bronson Reed Dominates With The Vision Reed is in the midst of his biggest run as a pro wrestler. —Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

The show is currently in the midst of production for a 2026 debut on HBO and HBO Max. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025

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

Rhymes for midst

• didst
• amidst

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