midway

¹

[ adverb adjective mid-wey; noun mid-wey ]

adverb

1. in the middle of the way or distance; halfway.

noun

1. a place or part situated midway.
2. (often initial capital letter) the place or way, as at a fair or carnival, on or along which sideshows and similar amusements are located.
3. the amusements, concessions, etc., located on or around this place or way.

Midway

²

[ mid-wey ]

noun

1. several U.S. islets in the N Pacific, about 1,300 miles (2,095 km) NW of Hawaii: Japanese defeated in a naval battle June, 1942; 2 sq. mi. (5 sq. km).
2. an airport in Chicago.

midway

/ ˈmɪdˌweɪ /

adjective

1. in or at the middle of the distance; halfway

noun

1. a place in a fair, carnival, etc, where sideshows are located
2. obsolete.
   a middle place, way, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of midway¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English midwei, Old English midweg; mid ¹, way ¹; midway defs 3, 4 after the Midway Plaisance, the main thoroughfare of the World Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago in 1893

Example Sentences

Joining midway into the show’s run, she stayed until it ended in 1977.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the last three games, Knecht has emerged as an X factor for the Lakers, the type of rookie weapon teams don’t normally draft midway through the first round.

From Los Angeles Times

A straight left jab followed by a short right hand left Miocic with a cut below his right eye midway through the fight, before the defining moment came.

From BBC

Days after the general election that marked the midway point of his term as Los Angeles County sheriff, Robert Luna says he “absolutely” plans to run for office again in 2026.

From Los Angeles Times

The team fully found its footing midway through the third quarter, LeBron James barreling in transition, Anthony Davis anchoring the defense and Austin Reaves slashing through the paint.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• halfway