midway

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mid·way | \ ˈmid-ˌwā

, -ˈwā \

Definition of midway

(Entry 1 of 2)

: in the middle of the way or distance : halfway

midway

noun

mid·way | \ ˈmid-ˌwā

Definition of midway (Entry 2 of 2)

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

Examples of midway in a Sentence

Adverb You should begin reading at the paragraph that begins midway down the page. They took the lead midway through the second period. Noun We played every game on the midway.

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midway

adverb or adjective

mid·way | \ ˈmid-ˌwā

, -ˈwā \

Kids Definition of midway

(Entry 1 of 2)

: in the middle of the way or distance : halfway the midway point We stopped midway up the hill.

midway

noun

mid·way | \ ˈmid-ˌwā

Kids Definition of midway (Entry 2 of 2)

: an area at a fair, carnival, or amusement park for food stands, games, and rides

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.