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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According to AccuWeather, Sierra snow levels will drop at midweek, leading to 1 to 2 feet of snow at Donner Pass in northern California and up to 10 feet of snow over Sierra ridges, creating whiteout conditions and extended road closures. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025 Several inches of rain are expected in the basin before colder air begins to push snow levels down by midweek. Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025 When the coldest air arrives Temperatures will fluctuate through midweek as a clipper system brings strong winds and changing precipitation types. Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 17 Dec. 2025 The warming trend will continue through midweek with the high on Thursday expected to climb to the mid-50s. Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2025 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 2 Jan. 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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