midweek

noun

mid·​week ˈmid-ˌwēk How to pronounce midweek (audio)
: the middle of the week
midweek adjective or adverb
midweekly adjective or adverb

Examples of midweek in a Sentence

She has to finish the report by midweek.
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However, by midweek, showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the area, which should help clear out the air. Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025 Extreme heat watches have been posted for parts of northern Kansas and Missouri and into central Illinois beginning late Tuesday as the dangerous heat is forecast to expand northward by midweek. Daniel Peck, ABC News, 20 July 2025 Smith said by midweek, thunderstorms are expected to build across northern Arizona, including the fire area. Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025 The news sent momentary jitters through equity markets, but stocks had shrugged off all uncertainty by midweek to march higher still. Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for midweek

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midweek was in 1898

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“Midweek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midweek. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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midweek

noun
mid·​week ˈmid-ˌwēk How to pronounce midweek (audio)
: the middle of the week
midweek adjective

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