midstream

[ mid-streem ]

noun

1. the middle of a stream.
2. the middle period of a process, course, or the like.

midstream

/ ˈmɪdˌstriːm /

noun

1. the middle of a stream or river
2. the middle of a process or action

   they tried to change the rules in midstream

adverb

1. in or towards the middle of a stream or river

   moored midstream

Word History and Origins

Origin of midstream¹

First recorded in 1275–1325, midstream is from the Middle English word myddstreme. See mid-, stream

Idioms and Phrases

see change horses midstream .

Example Sentences

“They can slow-walk the approvals. They can change the rules in midstream. ... A project can suffer death by a thousand cuts.”

From Los Angeles Times

It looked like Berkeley’s 2024 commencement was about to be canceled midstream.

From New York Times

Its chemical and midstream unit earnings fell compared to a year ago.

From Reuters

"The valuation falls in line with recent trading multiples for midstream sector constituents and below some of the transaction marks," analysts at Guggenheim Securities said.

From Reuters

Garland, for his part, said he made the appointment because Weiss requested it and was leery of “changing horses midstream.”

From Seattle Times