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

LiveCareer found that 26% of employees have experienced a manager who changes expectations midstream. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Investors have been shy about getting into midstream stocks in the thick of the uncertainty in the Middle East, but those who are selective may find good entry points, according to Morgan Stanley. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 16 June 2026

If a multiyear grant can unexpectedly end midstream because the federal government’s priorities have changed, government agencies, nonprofits, universities and other institutions that obtain revenue from federal grants may become more cautious about embarking on long-term projects from now on. — Mirae Kim, The Conversation, 15 June 2026

Already, countries like India and Türkiye are growing solar manufacturing hubs, importing midstream solar cells rather than finished photovoltaic modules. — Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 28 May 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