midway
1 of 2adverb
mid·way ˈmid-ˌwā 
-ˈwā
: in the middle of the way or distance : halfway
midway
2 of 2noun
mid·way ˈmid-ˌwā
: an avenue at a fair, carnival, or amusement park for concessions and amusements
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Bass enrolled in her first online class in early 2012, midway through her first term in Congress. Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 McDuffie scored consecutive baskets midway through the quarter, and improved free-throw shooting helped secure the win. Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com, 11 Jan. 2022 The Panthers tied it at 2 when Huberdeau and Luostarinen scored 36 seconds apart midway through the second. Mark Didtler, sun-sentinel.com, 14 Nov. 2021 What begins as a standard crime thriller turns into a full-on vampire bloodfest midway through. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2022 The two hooked up for an 8-yard touchdown play midway through the second quarter. Wire Reports, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2022 Adams became the lead for season 16 after taking over for Clare Crawley, who departed midway through filming after getting engaged to contest Dale Moss. Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 But midway through, the Buckeyes saw their fortunes turn, missing out on numerous key starts as their hot start turned into a recruiting rut. Stephen Means, cleveland, 1 Aug. 2022 See More
Adverb
But Aristotle and Dante finally gets back on track with Dante’s return midway through. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Bass enrolled in her first online class in early 2012, midway through her first term in Congress. Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 McDuffie scored consecutive baskets midway through the quarter, and improved free-throw shooting helped secure the win. Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com, 11 Jan. 2022 The Panthers tied it at 2 when Huberdeau and Luostarinen scored 36 seconds apart midway through the second. Mark Didtler, sun-sentinel.com, 14 Nov. 2021 What begins as a standard crime thriller turns into a full-on vampire bloodfest midway through. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2022 The two hooked up for an 8-yard touchdown play midway through the second quarter. Wire Reports, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2022 Adams became the lead for season 16 after taking over for Clare Crawley, who departed midway through filming after getting engaged to contest Dale Moss. Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 But midway through, the Buckeyes saw their fortunes turn, missing out on numerous key starts as their hot start turned into a recruiting rut. Stephen Means, cleveland, 1 Aug. 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
midway 1 of 2
adverb or adjective
mid·way ˈmid-ˌwā
-ˈwā
: in the middle of the way or distance : halfway the midway point We stopped midway up the hill.
midway
2 of 2noun
mid·way ˈmid-ˌwā
: an area at a fair, carnival, or amusement park for food stands, games, and rides
Geographical Definition
Midway
geographical name
Mid·way ˈmid-ˌwā
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.
midway
noun
as in center
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- center
- middle
- interior
- inside
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- side
- hand
- top
- outside
- flank
- face