midway

1 of 2

adverb

mid·​way ˈmid-ˌwā How to pronounce midway (audio)
-ˈwā
: in the middle of the way or distance : halfway

midway

2 of 2

noun

mid·​way ˈmid-ˌwā How to pronounce midway (audio)
: 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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Adverb
Lindgren went on to play a crucial role in the Caps’ win by making every save after his gaffe midway through the third frame, finishing with 25 saves in total. Jacob Lev, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024 This game was virtually over by midway through the fourth quarter, and the Ravens won as expected. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024 The finish, though, was still unwritten for the rivals, clinging to hope of a sixth win and bowl eligibility when Riley dared to dial up a trick play midway through the fourth quarter. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024 Red Bull worked to understand the balance issues that emerged midway through the season with its Austin update package, offering some encouragement. Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for midway 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

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

First Known Use

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midway was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Midway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midway. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

midway

1 of 2 adverb or adjective
mid·​way ˈmid-ˌwā How to pronounce midway (audio)
-ˈwā
: in the middle of the way or distance : halfway

midway

2 of 2 noun
mid·​way ˈmid-ˌwā How to pronounce midway (audio)
: an avenue at a fair, carnival, or amusement park for food stands, games of chance or skill, and amusement rides

Geographical Definition

Midway

geographical name

Mid·​way ˈmid-ˌwā How to pronounce Midway (audio)
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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