midyear

American

[mid-yeer, -yeer, mid-yeer] / ˈmɪdˈyɪər, -ˌyɪər, ˈmɪdˌyɪər /

noun

the middle of the year.
Informal. Often midyears. an examination at the middle of a school year.

adjective

of, relating to, or occurring in midyear.

midyear exams.

midyear British

/ ˈmɪdˈjɪə /

noun

1. the middle of the year
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a midyear examination

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Etymology

Origin of midyear

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at mid-, year

Example Sentences

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The news comes as SpaceX prepares for its initial public offering, expected midyear, which could value the space technology company at some $2 trillion.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

An RBA spokesperson said speeches by external board members will begin by midyear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The company plans to break ground on a sprawling $1-billion campus near the Long Beach Airport by midyear.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

The Fed is aiming to lower annual inflation to 2%, and hopes to get closer to its goal by midyear.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Robbie was a tall Haitian kid with long locks who had shown up midyear with a goofy grin and wild drawings covering every surface of his clothes, his backpack, his desk.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

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