the Midwest
noun
: the northern central part of the U.S. : the Middle West
the rich farmlands of the Midwest
—often used before another nounmy Midwest childhood
Midwest cities
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Once the kids had moved out, Delma enjoyed going with Bud around the Midwest, taking in the sights where ever his work took them.
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Winter weather is causing headaches for travelers in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Thursday, as a mix of snow, sleet and rain blankets the region.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
The storm’s exact timing, type and amount of precipitation could shift, but another bout of disruptive icing is possible for the Midwest and Northeast.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Another storm with ice and snow is possible for the Midwest and the Northeast this weekend.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2025
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Winter weather is causing headaches for travelers in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Thursday, as a mix of snow, sleet and rain blankets the region.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
The storm’s exact timing, type and amount of precipitation could shift, but another bout of disruptive icing is possible for the Midwest and Northeast.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Another storm with ice and snow is possible for the Midwest and the Northeast this weekend.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for the Midwest
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“The Midwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Midwest. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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