midstream

noun

mid·​stream ˈmid-ˈstrēm 

-ˌstrēm

1

: the middle of a stream

2

: an intermediate stage in an act or process

the tone changes in midstream

Examples of midstream in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And in several cases developers have replaced foreign architects with local ones midstream, in order to complete buildings without meeting the original design specifications. — Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026

Like Genie 3, the new version supports changing the parameters midstream. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026

An attorney representing Hollywood Park says changing the rules midstream could have a chilling effect on future developments in California. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

This puts midstream infrastructure giants like Kinder Morgan , Energy Transfer LP and Williams Companies in a sweet spot. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing midstream

• change horses in midstream
• in midstream

Rhymes for midstream

• abeam
• airstream
• bloodstream
• daydream
• downstream
• esteem
• extreme
• grapheme
• hakim
• hornbeam
• lexeme
• mainstream

Kids Definition

midstream

noun

mid·​stream ˈmid-ˈstrēm 

: the middle of a stream

Medical Definition

midstream

adjective

mid·​stream ˌmid-ˈstrēm 

: of, relating to, or being urine passed during the middle of an act of urination and not at the beginning or end

a midstream specimen