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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Enda Curran, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Georgians will soon be getting income tax rebates after lawmakers approved the state's midyear budget.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Typically, to transfer midyear, families must contact the school of their choice individually.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
The startup plans to launch midyear and does not yet have revenue.
—Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Midyear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midyear. Accessed 10 Mar. 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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