midweek

noun

mid·​week ˈmid-ˌwēk How to pronounce midweek (audio)
: the middle of the week
midweek adjective or adverb
midweekly adjective or adverb

Examples of midweek in a Sentence

She has to finish the report by midweek.
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By midweek, a series of winter storms will spread across the Northeast, Midwest, and parts of the South, bringing snow, rain, and freezing conditions. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Much of the East Coast, which has been in the grips of teeth-chattering temperatures in one of the coldest starts to December in recent years, was in for a reprieve starting Sunday and into midweek. Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024 This system will regenerate over the Central U.S. midweek before heading towards the East Coast by Thursday and Friday. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Nov. 2024 The weather cools midweek, with Wednesday staying mostly sunny and temperatures reaching a high near 51°F. Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for midweek 

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midweek was in 1898

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“Midweek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midweek. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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midweek

noun
mid·​week ˈmid-ˌwēk How to pronounce midweek (audio)
: the middle of the week
midweek adjective

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