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midstream

[ mid-streem ]
/ ˈmɪdˈstrim /
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noun
the middle of a stream.
the middle period of a process, course, or the like.
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Origin of midstream

First recorded in 1275–1325, midstream is from the Middle English word myddstreme.See mid-, stream
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British Dictionary definitions for midstream

midstream
/ (ˈmɪdˌstriːm) /

noun
the middle of a stream or river
the middle of a process or actionthey tried to change the rules in midstream
adverb, adjective
in or towards the middle of a stream or rivermoored midstream
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Other Idioms and Phrases with midstream

midstream

see change horses midstream.

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