: in the middle of the way or distance : halfway
: 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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Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
However, the 25-year-old suffered a strained right calf midway through the Finals which clearly hampered his success on the court.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
The 27-year-old struggled when he was thrust into a full-time starting role midway through his rookie season, but Raimann has emerged as one of the better left tackles in the NFL since then.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Miller joined the Bulls midway through the 2024-25 season and played mostly for the Windy City Bulls.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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Adverb
Based on the way that Mitchell played with the Heat after arriving in Miami midway through last season, that immediate support from his teammates and the organization really did seem to help elevate his game.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
However, the 25-year-old suffered a strained right calf midway through the Finals which clearly hampered his success on the court.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
The 27-year-old struggled when he was thrust into a full-time starting role midway through his rookie season, but Raimann has emerged as one of the better left tackles in the NFL since then.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Miller joined the Bulls midway through the 2024-25 season and played mostly for the Windy City Bulls.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
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“Midway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midway. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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Midway
geographical name
Mid·way
ˈmid-ˌwā 
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.
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