: 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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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The defense, which rattled Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin early and finished with five sacks plus the two interceptions, got a needed stop midway through the fourth quarter to keep the lead intact.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
The Lakers fought back from a 14-point second-quarter deficit to tie the score midway through the third.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
On Tuesday, Tocchet returned to Vancouver and was recognized on the big screen midway through the first period, met by both boisterous boos and a smattering of cheers.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Adverb
Sacramento led by seven following a driving layup by Murray midway through the first quarter, but Boston responded with a 9-2 run to tie the game on a 3-pointer by Simons.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The defense, which rattled Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin early and finished with five sacks plus the two interceptions, got a needed stop midway through the fourth quarter to keep the lead intact.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
The Lakers fought back from a 14-point second-quarter deficit to tie the score midway through the third.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
On Tuesday, Tocchet returned to Vancouver and was recognized on the big screen midway through the first period, met by both boisterous boos and a smattering of cheers.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Midway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midway. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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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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