midweek

noun

mid·​week ˈmid-ˌwēk How to pronounce midweek (audio)
: the middle of the week
midweek adjective or adverb
midweekly adjective or adverb

Examples of midweek in a Sentence

She has to finish the report by midweek.
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That means warm air will spread from the Midwest into the East Coast and linger through midweek before a cold front moves in and brings relief late in the week. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Arsenal’s midweek draw with Brighton Hove and Albion sealed it for them. Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 12 May 2026 The Wave were defeated 2-0 midweek against Portland. Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026 Warmer temperatures are expected at the start of the workweek, with temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s through the midweek. Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midweek

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midweek was in 1898

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“Midweek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midweek. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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midweek

noun
mid·​week ˈmid-ˌwēk How to pronounce midweek (audio)
: the middle of the week
midweek adjective

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