Mid

/mɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The middle part; the center.
He focused on the mid of the graph to analyze the data trends.
adjective
Located in the middle; central.
She placed the vase on the mid shelf of the bookcase.
Of or relating to the middle of something.
The mid season of the show usually introduces new plot points.
Halfway between two points or times.
We arrived at the mid-point of our journey just before lunch.
preposition
In the middle of.
The children played in the mid field during recess.

Etymology

Old English 'midde', akin to Old High German 'mitte'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

midday
The middle of the day, typically around noon.
midterm
An examination given in the middle of an academic term.
midlife crisis
A phenomenon where individuals experience changes or challenges in their middle age.

Related Words

midpoint
The exact middle point of a given space or time.
midsection
The central part of something, especially in reference to the body.
midseason
Referring to the middle part of a season, typically in fashion or sports.

Slang Meanings

Mediocre; average quality.
The movie was just mid, nothing special.
Used to describe something that is not great but not terrible.
The food was mid; it filled me up but didn’t impress.