the Midwest
noun
: the northern central part of the U.S. : the Middle West
the rich farmlands of the Midwest
—often used before another nounmy Midwest childhood
Midwest cities
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Man's Parents Convinced Him to Move to the Midwest to Be Closer to Them.
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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 14 May 2025
Getting New England fans excited about playing directional schools in the Midwest will be a challenge.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Old National Bancorp , in the Midwest, has a 2.49% dividend yield.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The business sold coats and suits to specialty and department stores in New England and the Midwest.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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Rachel Flynn, People.com, 14 May 2025
Getting New England fans excited about playing directional schools in the Midwest will be a challenge.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Old National Bancorp , in the Midwest, has a 2.49% dividend yield.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The business sold coats and suits to specialty and department stores in New England and the Midwest.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Midwest
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“The Midwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Midwest. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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