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  midway

  adverb

  in the middle of the way or distance; halfway.
• Midway
  Midway

  noun

  several U.S. islets in the N Pacific, about 1,300 miles (2,095 km) NW of Hawaii: Japanese defeated in a naval battle June, 1942; 2 sq. mi. (5 sq. km).

midway

¹ American  

[mid-way, mid-way] / ˈmɪdˈweɪ, ˈmɪdˌweɪ /

adverb

1. in the middle of the way or distance; halfway.

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noun

1. a place or part situated midway.

2. (often initial capital letter) the place or way, as at a fair or carnival, on or along which sideshows and similar amusements are located.

3. the amusements, concessions, etc., located on or around this place or way.

Midway ² American  

[mid-way] / ˈmɪdˌweɪ /

noun

1. several U.S. islets in the N Pacific, about 1,300 miles (2,095 km) NW of Hawaii: Japanese defeated in a naval battle June, 1942; 2 sq. mi. (5 sq. km).

2. an airport in Chicago.

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midway British  

/ ˈmɪdˌweɪ /

adjective

1. in or at the middle of the distance; halfway

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noun

1. a place in a fair, carnival, etc, where sideshows are located

2. obsolete a middle place, way, etc

Etymology

Origin of midway

First recorded before 900; Middle English midwei, Old English midweg; see mid ¹, way ¹; midway defs. 3, 4 after the Midway Plaisance, the main thoroughfare of the World Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago in 1893

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Explanation

Anything midway between two points is halfway between them. A midway is also a place at a carnival where sideshow entertainment is located. Being midway is being at a midpoint or the center. If you're halfway between home and school, you're midway between those two places. At the end of sophomore year, you're midway through high school. Another type of midway is part of a fair or carnival. On the midway, you'll find sideshow amusements such as a bearded lady, a snake charmer, or someone swallowing a sword.

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Ronaldo ended up taking on an unofficial coaching role in that final after going off injured in tears midway through the first half.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

The intervention of Prime Minister Andy Burnham saying he was open to the UK apologising for its role in the slave trade midway through the Caribbean tour only intensified the conversations.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

As they approach the midway point of the NFL season, the Rams aim to get comfortable on their own two feet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Harrison Mevis, who replaced Karty midway through the 2025 season, was released a few weeks ago and the Rams signed Blake Grupe.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

About midway through the first verse, Nathan tested his ability and saw a fish the size of a car swimming near them.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

Back when the Bears won six titles in the 1930s and 1940s, their defensive titans were dubbed the Monsters of the Midway.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

Midway through the first half, Foden picked up the ball wide on the right-hand side in his own half and was closed down by Fernandes, who tripped the City man.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

She shares this with Hannah Neeleman, the Ballerina Farm influencer who recently opened a boutique in Midway, Utah, that is driving locals up the wall.

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026

After the state Legislature’s vote, Weber Pierson called the legislation “an important step forward for San Diego and for the future of the Midway District.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

His guests spent most of their time at Jackson Park or on the Midway and often did not return until after midnight.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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