Midway Islands

plural noun

1. an atoll in the central Pacific, about 2100 km (1300 miles) northwest of Honolulu: annexed by the US in 1867: scene of a decisive battle (June, 1942), in which the US combined fleets destroyed Japan's carrier fleet. Pop: 40 (2013 est). Area: 5 sq km (2 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Navy met and defeated an overwhelming force of Japanese ships and planes around the Midway Islands on June 4, 1942.

From Washington Times

Obama gave speeches this week in Lake Tahoe and Hawaii before making a stop at the Midway Islands, all aimed at bringing attention to climate change.

From Time

Take the Eastern Garbage Patch, for instance, a large gyre of marine debris located near the Midway Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

From Time

A University of Hawaii research team said the floating remains are traveling faster than anticipated, and should reach the Midway Islands, which are located half way between Hawaii and Japan, by this winter.

From Time

Soon after passing Midway Islands, crew members aboard the Pallada spotted a surprising number of floating items.

From Scientific American