Midwestern

adjective

Mid·​west·​ern ˌmid-ˈwe-stərn 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Midwest (a region of indefinite boundaries in the north central U.S. including the area around the Great Lakes and the upper Mississippi River valley) or its people

Midwesterner

ˌmid-ˈwe-stər-nər 

-ˈwe-stə-

noun

plural Midwesterners

Examples of Midwestern in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump’s announcement Friday sent shock waves through agricultural groups in the Midwestern states and polarized some of his most consistent allies. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

The menu from chef Tayler Ploshehanski is simply fun, rethinking bistro classics with a Midwestern take. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

His grandson's election as vice president of the United States spurred pride in the Midwestern city, though Vance has faced some pushback to his portrayal of it in the book. — ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

They were sold at stores including Kroger and Brookshire Grocery across several Midwestern and southern states. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Midwestern

• northwestern
• southwestern
• western