midterm

[mid-turm]

noun

1. the middle or halfway point of a term, as a school term or term of office.

2. Informal.,  Often midterms. an examination or series of examinations at the middle of a school term.

adjective

1. pertaining to or occurring on or about the middle of a term, as a school term or term of office.

   a midterm recess; midterm elections.

midterm

/ ˈmɪdˈtɜːm /

noun

1. 1. the middle of a term in a school, university, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      midterm exam

2. politics

   1. the middle of a term of office, esp of a presidential term, when congressional and local elections are held

   2. ( as modifier )

      midterm elections

3. 1. the middle of the gestation period

   2. ( as modifier ) See term

      midterm checkup

Word History and Origins

Origin of midterm¹

First recorded in 1865–70; mid- + term

Example Sentences

But tariffing Canadian oil would spike gasoline prices in swing states, which is how presidents lose midterm elections.

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Its midterm targets include mid-to-high teens annual growth in underlying pretax profit and an adjusted return on tangible equity in the high teens.

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But some congressional Republicans have privately voiced concern that the GOP will bear the blame if healthcare costs sharply increase as midterm elections loom.

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Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, the court is considering cases that could affect the rights of voters and fundraising rules for candidates.

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It’s possible that at least some U.S. aid will arrive before the midterms.

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