midpoint

noun

mid·​point ˈmid-ˌpȯint How to pronounce midpoint (audio)
-ˈpȯint
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: a point at or near the center or middle

Synonyms of midpoint

Examples of midpoint in a Sentence

The crowd begins to leave after the midpoint of the final period. The team is in last place at the midpoint of the season. the midpoint between her knee and ankle The train stopped to refuel at the midpoint between New York and Chicago. the midpoint of one side of the rectangle
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Though America’s birthday doesn’t have the same reputation as other long weekend events for sales, the midpoint of the year is still a reliably good time to find clearance deals as retailers mark down last season’s goods before the summer ends. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026 At the midpoint of 2026, networks have flooded inboxes with all sorts of figures on their latest news ratings. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 July 2026 The stock trades at a reasonable 24-times the midpoint of that range. Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 That’s projected to almost double this year, to $135 billion at the midpoint of its guidance range. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for midpoint

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midpoint was in the 14th century

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“Midpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midpoint. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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midpoint

noun
mid·​point ˈmid-ˌpȯint How to pronounce midpoint (audio)
: a point at or near the center or middle

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