midterm

noun

mid·​term ˈmid-ˌtərm (usual for sense 1b) How to pronounce midterm (audio)
-ˈtərm
1
a
: the middle of an academic term
b
: an examination at midterm
2
: the approximate middle of a term of office

Examples of midterm in a Sentence

The students will be busy taking midterms next week. He dropped the course before midterm. assessing the President's performance at midterm
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With Illinois’ March primary for the 2026 midterm elections less than a year away, politicians are lining up to fill the seats being vacated by longtime members of the state’s congressional delegation who are retiring or campaigning for higher office. Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025 Johnson wants Thune to commit to moving a second package of spending cuts using the budget reconciliation process before the 2026 midterm elections. Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 23 June 2025 First come the midterm elections in November 2026, giving voters their chance to weigh in on Trump and his actions. Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025 Although most candidates will likely announce after the 2026 midterms, candidates are already working to build name recognition and support from Democrats. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for midterm

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of midterm was in the 15th century

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“Midterm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midterm. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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