1
a
: an examination at the middle of an academic year
b
midyears plural
: the set of examinations at the middle of an academic year
also
: the period of such examinations
2
a
: the middle or middle portion of a calendar year
b
: the middle of an academic year
midyear
adjective
Examples of midyear in a Sentence
She expects to get a promotion at midyear.
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In a midyear survey from July, the Brewers Association also estimated there was a 5% decrease in the volume of craft beer produced year-over-year.
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Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
District officials and trustees are moving toward a charter vote despite significant midyear testing gains, saying a partnership could buy time and reduce the risk of state intervention.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
In a midyear survey from July, the Brewers Association also estimated there was a 5% decrease in the volume of craft beer produced year-over-year.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
In any case, the city’s regulations may be overridden when the state finalizes statewide rules expected midyear.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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midyear
noun
mid·year
ˈmid-ˌyi(ə)r 
1
: the middle of a calendar year or academic year
2
: a midyear examination
midyear
adjective
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