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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.
First Known Use of midway
13th century
Definition of midway
: an avenue at a fair, carnival, or amusement park for concessions and amusements
Examples of midway in a Sentence
We played every game on the midway.
Recent Examples of midway from the Web
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Taking a break from the midway was longtime parishioner Mary Pepitone, who was attending the event with her husband, Joe, who is a deacon.
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Kitamura’s prose is impeccably tight and controlled, making the twist midway through truly unexpected and dark. –
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Free of charge, Cedar Lake Summerfest dishes amusement rides, midway games, a boat parade, bingo and live music that salutes famous rock rock 'n' roll acts.
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The new iPad Pro marks the point midway between the way things were (Bezel? Yuck!) and the way they soon will be (Nothing but screen.
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For many San Diegans, the highlight of the county fair every year in Del Mar isn’t on the midway.
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Beyond the midway’s pendulous ships and elliptical coasters rise the white spires of the talent show tent.
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Muscat called new elections and ordered a magisterial inquiry midway through Malta's first-ever stint at the presidency of the European Council after allegations surfaced in April that his wife also owned a company in Panama.
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WTMJ-TV reports that workers painting the town's name on the water tower stopped midway through to allow the paint to dry Wednesday.
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Origin and Etymology of midway
Midway (Plaisance), Chicago, site of the amusement section of the Columbian Exposition 1893
Midway
playDefinition 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) ◆Midway, administered by the U.S., is in the Hawaiian group of islands but is not incorporated in the state of Hawaii.
MIDWAY Defined for English Language Learners
midway
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: in the middle between two places or points : at the halfway point
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: in the middle of an act, process, or period of time
midway
playDefinition of midway for English Language Learners
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: an area at a fair, carnival, or amusement park for food stands, games, and rides
Midway
playDefinition of Midway for English Language Learners
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: U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean
MIDWAY Defined for Kids
Definition of midway for Students
: an area at a fair, carnival, or amusement park for food stands, games, and rides
Midway
playDefinition of Midway for Students
islands central Pacific in Hawaiian group 1300 mi. (2092 km.) WNW of Honolulu belonging to U.S.; not included in state of Hawaii
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