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 of midst

• 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

Considering the future of one of NYFW’s leaders is up in the air, there was somewhat of a vibe shift as fashion week soldiered on in the midst of the media coverage that followed. — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026

First-round picks Tate Southisene, SS, Atlanta Southisene was in the midst of an outstanding first full season in pro ball when he was promoted for the second time and broke his wrist in his first game in Double A. — Keith Law, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

However, in the midst of it all, wounds around trust and intimacy could come up for review. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Just a year later, Lee was in Poland helping deliver supplies to the frontline in Ukraine in the midst of Russia's invasion. — Robert McGreevy , Jennifer Griffin, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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

• 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