midway

Definition

  • n. the place at a fair or carnival where sideshows and similar amusements are located
  • n. naval battle of World War II (June 1942); American planes based on land and on carriers decisively defeated a Japanese fleet on its way to invade the Midway Islands

Word forms

Plural
midways

Example sentences

  1. n.

    We stopped at the midway to enjoy some games and snacks.

  2. a.

    The midway point of the race is marked by a bright flag.

  3. adv.

    I realized halfway through the movie that I had seen it before.