: 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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Adverb
Alejandra Carreño, an employee at an affordable housing non-profit in northern California, showed up at work wearing a black top, short heels and jean shorts that ended midway down her thighs.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 31 May 2025
Billings needed surgery after suffering a season-ending pectoral injury midway through the 2024 season.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Almost midway through the second overtime, Patrick Kane attempted to stuff the puck at the Ducks’ net, and the puck flew into the air.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The fourth set was never in question after a 7-0 run midway through.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
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“Midway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midway. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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