the Midwest

noun

: the northern central part of the U.S. : the Middle West

the rich farmlands of the Midwest

—often used before another noun

my Midwest childhood

Midwest cities

Examples of the Midwest in a Sentence

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Winter weather is disrupting flights in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. —

Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025 Officials warn that conditions could worsen as more cold air settles over the Midwest and Northeast, with another round of snow and ice expected later this week. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025 Snow and arctic temperatures impacted much of the Midwest and Upper Plains, blanketing roads in eastern Nebraska, northern Iowa and much of Wisconsin. —

Landon Mion, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025 As revealed on the NCAA March Madness Bracket Preview show, KU is projected as the No. 4 seed in the Midwest Regional. —

Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the Midwest