: 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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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
The Arizona Cardinals briefly claimed Kramer off waivers midway through the 2023 season, but Kramer never appeared in a game for them and was back on the Bears practice squad 10 days later.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The Cavaliers went up 107-102 midway through the fourth, but the Kings staged a 7-0 run to reclaim the lead on a breakaway dunk by Carter.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
From there, Doncic did more damage from behind the arc, making three of his four 3-pointers during an 18-2 run midway through the first quarter on a night when the Lakers were in a collective rhythm from the perimeter.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
Highlight: The house is midway between Amagansett and Montauk on the narrow Napeague Stretch, offering striking views of the bay, ocean, and dunes.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
The Arizona Cardinals briefly claimed Kramer off waivers midway through the 2023 season, but Kramer never appeared in a game for them and was back on the Bears practice squad 10 days later.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The Cavaliers went up 107-102 midway through the fourth, but the Kings staged a 7-0 run to reclaim the lead on a breakaway dunk by Carter.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
From there, Doncic did more damage from behind the arc, making three of his four 3-pointers during an 18-2 run midway through the first quarter on a night when the Lakers were in a collective rhythm from the perimeter.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Midway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midway. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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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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