midstream

[mid-streem]

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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Examples from the Web for midstream

Contemporary Examples

“Nobody really has the access to contractual growth that [Access Midstream] has,” Stice said.
How the Kings of Fracking Double-Crossed Their Way to Riches
ProPublica
March 13, 2014
ProPublica repeatedly sought comment and explanations from both Chesapeake and Access Midstream over the course of several months.
How the Kings of Fracking Double-Crossed Their Way to Riches
ProPublica
March 13, 2014
In calm contrast to the hurry of sailing vessel and steamer a silent fleet of white warships lay motionless in midstream.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show
Robert W. Chambers
February 20, 2014

Historical Examples

They divided like running water when it reaches a big rock in midstream.
The Pirate of Panama
William MacLeod Raine
Did she care enough to break through all barriers, fling herself into midstream?
Beyond
John Galsworthy
Already were the voyagers in midstream, almost before they knew it.
Chasing an Iron Horse
Edward Robins
He was dragged under as the force of the torrent flung him into midstream.
The Fighting Edge
William MacLeod Raine
The jam began between two ledges in midstream, where no one could get near it.
The Backwoodsmen
Charles G. D. Roberts

British Dictionary definitions for midstream

midstream

noun

the middle of a stream or river
the middle of a process or actionthey tried to change the rules in midstream

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adverb, adjective

in or towards the middle of a stream or rivermoored midstream

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Word Origin and History for midstream

n.

also mid-stream, Old English midstream; see mid + stream (n.).

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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper

Idioms and Phrases with midstream

midstream

see change horses midstream.

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