Midwestern

adjective

Mid·​west·​ern ˌmid-ˈwe-stərn How to pronounce Midwestern (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Midwest (a region of indefinite boundaries in the north central U.S. including the area around the Great Lakes and the upper Mississippi River valley) or its people
Midwesterner
ˌmid-ˈwe-stər-nər How to pronounce Midwestern (audio)
-ˈwe-stə-
noun
plural Midwesterners

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Axelrod’s comments underscore growing concerns among Democratic strategists that nominating candidates viewed as too far left could provide Republicans with political ammunition in competitive Midwestern races. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026 Pair it all with a Midwestern craft beer or Bru Brothers cold brew. — Hanlon Walsh, Midwest Living, 6 Aug. 2026 This matters because many Midwestern communities continue facing slow population growth, aging infrastructure, and increasing economic pressure. — Ron Kitchens, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 Thankfully the cast didn’t melt in the Midwestern heat while filming here. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Midwestern

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Midwestern was in 1886

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“Midwestern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Midwestern. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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