Search
Select the dictionary language
midway
01
at half the distance between two locations
Examples
They set up camp midway up the mountain to rest overnight.
The highway has a gas station midway between the two cities.
Examples
The power outage hit midway through the live broadcast.
She changed careers midway through her thirties.
1.2
in between two states or qualities
Examples
The drink 's flavor is midway between sweet and bitter.
His reaction was midway between amusement and annoyance.
midway
01
occupying a central position within a defined space, time, or sequence
Examples
The midway checkpoint ensured all runners stayed on course.
The company reported strong midway earnings, signaling a profitable year.
1.1
exhibiting characteristics of two distinct things
Examples
They adopted a midway approach, merging both research methods.
Her dress was a midway style; elegant yet casual.
Midway
01
a central zone at fairs, exhibitions, or amusement parks featuring games, rides, food stalls, and other attractions
Examples
The midway was packed with families playing ring toss and eating cotton candy.
Bright lights and music from the midway could be seen and heard for blocks.
02
a wide main pathway in facilities like railroad yards or factories, flanked by work buildings or storage areas
Examples
Workers pushed carts of tools down the midway between the repair sheds.
The locomotive was parked along the midway for maintenance.
Lexical Tree
midway
mid
way
