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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Many older, establishment Democrats will face primary challenges from progressive, grassroots candidates in next year’s midterm elections. Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025 What Happens Next With over a year to go until the midterms, Collins' popularity and chances of winning her seat are likely to fluctuate. Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 The peso entered a nosedive that threatened to send inflation soaring back up – right before an even bigger electoral test, with midterms now two weeks away. Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025 In 20 of the past 22 midterm elections, the President’s party lost ground in the House, with losses tied to the president’s approval rating. Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 2025.

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