midyear

noun

mid·​year ˈmid-ˌyir How to pronounce midyear (audio)
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1
a
: an examination at the middle of an academic year
b
midyears plural : the set of examinations at the middle of an academic year
also : the period of such examinations
2
a
: the middle or middle portion of a calendar year
b
: the middle of an academic year
midyear adjective

Examples of midyear in a Sentence

She expects to get a promotion at midyear.
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That led to midyear cuts, layoffs, furlough days and a string of crisis borrowing and credit downgrades that the district is still paying off today, officials said. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 By midyear, metro Atlanta’s industrial sector was on pace for its best year since 2021 and 2022 when the region set records for warehouse leasing, according to data from real estate services firm JLL. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 31 July 2026 Even if the tax itself survives, that survival may well hinge on a court’s willingness to revise the residency and valuation rules and dates, giving billionaires good reason to believe that midyear departures are worth the effort. — Jared Walczak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026 The district is also planning a midyear spending freeze starting in the second semester. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for midyear

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of midyear was in the 15th century

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midyear

noun
mid·​year ˈmid-ˌyi(ə)r How to pronounce midyear (audio)
1
: the middle of a calendar year or academic year
2
: a midyear examination
midyear adjective

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