midway

adverb mid·way \ ˈmid-ˌwā , -ˈwā \

|Updated on: 9 Aug 2018

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Definition of midway

: in the middle of the way or distance : halfway

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Examples of midway in a Sentence

You should begin reading at the paragraph that begins midway down the page.
They took the lead midway through the second period.

Recent Examples of midway from the Web

His best sequence came midway through the first quarter.

— keith pompey, Philly.com, "Sixers beat Suns in summer league in first Zhaire Smith-Mikal Bridges matchup," 13 July 2018
The bombing came midway through a series of attacks from March to June, most of them in London, adding Britain to the list of European countries struck by Islamist militants.

— alan cowell, New York Times, "On Manchester Attack Anniversary, Songs and Silence," 22 May 2018
Denis Cheryshev and Carlos Bacca nearly capitalised on Madrid's hesitant defending, but the breakthrough came midway through the second period.

— SI.com, "Villarreal vs Real Madrid Preview: Previous Encounter, Key Battle, Team News & More," 18 May 2018
Keystone/Getty Images Four years after she was crowned, Queen Elizabeth made her first state visit to the U.S., midway through Dwight D. Eisenhower’s two terms as president.

— ciara nugent, Time, "Here's How Every Meeting Between the Queen and a U.S. President Went," 12 July 2018
However, the Frenchmen left midway through his second season, on less than friendly terms, citing homesickness for his reasoning.

— SI.com, "West Ham Set to Sign Yarmolenko While Return of Controversial Star Remains on the Cards," 10 July 2018
And midway through Sirhan's trial, prosecutors provided his lawyers with an autopsy report that launched five decades of controversy: Kennedy was shot four times at point-blank range from behind, including the fatal shot behind his ear.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "Who killed Bobby Kennedy? His son RFK Jr. doesn't believe it was Sirhan Sirhan," 27 May 2018
Things weren’t looking up for the North Central Panthers and coach Taylor Marshall midway through the Marion County boys track and field meet Wednesday night.

— lewis bagley, Indianapolis Star, "Marion County boys track meet: North Central comes through with winning efforts," 9 May 2018
Finding themselves with some free time on a warm spring day midway through last week, Chad Beebe and his dad, Don, took advantage to get out and do some fishing.

— rick armstrong, Aurora Beacon-News, "Undrafted, unsigned Chad Beebe takes chance at pros in rookie mini-camps for Vikings, Colts," 6 May 2018

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First Known Use of midway

13th century

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midway

noun mid·way \ -ˌwā \

Definition of midway

: an avenue at a fair, carnival, or amusement park for concessions and amusements

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Examples of midway in a Sentence

We played every game on the midway.

Recent Examples of midway from the Web

Just north of the Mason Dixon Line off of Maryland Route 165 that becomes Pennsylvania Route 74, photos of the midway and carnival-like atmosphere, may leave an incomplete picture of the fair’s nature.

— The Aegis, "Really, 20 years? [Editorial]," 13 July 2018
The seven-day event comes with live music, an Arts & Crafts Village, a carnival midway, monster truck rides and car demolition demonstrations.

— greg crawford, Detroit Free Press, "Plan your weekend: DSO's 'Salute to America,' Stars & Stripes fest, Bill Burr," 27 June 2018
The administration transforms the South Lawn into a virtual midway, complete with carnival rides, live music, cotton candy and funnel cake.

— chad pergram, Fox News, "Immigration fight is no picnic: Reps brawl, Dems jeer and cops search for Trump-accosting intern," 21 June 2018
And so in December 2013 — midway through his eighth-grade year — Knorr left his mom and two siblings in Marrero, Louisiana and moved to Columbia to live with his aunt, Kim Bates.

— tim schwartz, Howard County Times, "Howard senior Felix Knorr faces off as boys lacrosse Player of the Year," 13 June 2018
On a small midway, the roar of an animatronic brachiosaurus was briefly overwhelmed by the jets of a Boeing 787 bound for one of the megacities of mainland China.

— taras grescoe, New York Times, "The Best Asian Food in North America? Try British Columbia," 4 June 2018
There's a carnival midway, children's games and other eats.

— hannah kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "This week it's all about the best of the fests in Milwaukee's western suburbs," 4 June 2018
Much like last year, when the Los Angeles Dodgers dumped him and his 6.12 ERA midway through the season, Romo has struggled with his usually sharp command.

— jorge l. ortiz, USA TODAY, "Rays reliever Sergio Romo embraces role as a pitching chameleon," 31 May 2018
Trailing, 10-5, midway through the third quarter, the Blue Devils ran off three goals in under three minutes to put a scare into the Bulldogs.

— owen pence, BostonGlobe.com, "Yale captures men’s lacrosse championship," 28 May 2018

Origin and Etymology of midway

Midway (Plaisance), Chicago, site of the amusement section of the Columbian Exposition 1893

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First Known Use: 1893

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Midway

geographical name Mid·way \ ˈmid-ˌwā \

Definition of Midway

islands (atoll) in the central Pacific 1300 miles (2092 kilometers) west-northwest of Honolulu, Hawaii, belonging to the U.S.; area 2 square miles (5.2 square kilometers)

Note: Midway, administered by the U.S., is in the Hawaiian group of islands but is not incorporated in the state of Hawaii.