: in the middle of the way or distance : halfway
: an avenue at a fair, carnival, or amusement park for concessions and amusements
Examples of midway in a Sentence
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.
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Jacob Lev, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
This game was virtually over by midway through the fourth quarter, and the Ravens won as expected.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
The finish, though, was still unwritten for the rivals, clinging to hope of a sixth win and bowl eligibility when Riley dared to dial up a trick play midway through the fourth quarter.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Red Bull worked to understand the balance issues that emerged midway through the season with its Austin update package, offering some encouragement.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Adverb
Lindgren went on to play a crucial role in the Caps’ win by making every save after his gaffe midway through the third frame, finishing with 25 saves in total.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
This game was virtually over by midway through the fourth quarter, and the Ravens won as expected.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
The finish, though, was still unwritten for the rivals, clinging to hope of a sixth win and bowl eligibility when Riley dared to dial up a trick play midway through the fourth quarter.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Red Bull worked to understand the balance issues that emerged midway through the season with its Austin update package, offering some encouragement.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Midway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midway. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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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.
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