: 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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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Look for Jupiter midway between the nearly full Moon and bright orange star Aldebaran in the evening sky.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
Without fail, her stories branch off midway, often midsentence, to another anecdote, then another and another, each told with a distinct blend of urgency and exuberance.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Lane Kiffin had been fired as USC’s coach midway through the 2013 season and replaced by interim coach Ed Orgeron, who left the team before the bowl after USC hired Steve Sarkisian instead of promoting Orgeron.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
The out and proud Ted comes to visit Steven midway through season 1, and provides a fascinating contrast to Steven's reluctance to embrace his sexuality, primarily out of fear of his father's reprisal.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Look for Jupiter midway between the nearly full Moon and bright orange star Aldebaran in the evening sky.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
Without fail, her stories branch off midway, often midsentence, to another anecdote, then another and another, each told with a distinct blend of urgency and exuberance.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Lane Kiffin had been fired as USC’s coach midway through the 2013 season and replaced by interim coach Ed Orgeron, who left the team before the bowl after USC hired Steve Sarkisian instead of promoting Orgeron.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Midway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midway. Accessed 21 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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