midstream

noun

mid·​stream ˈmid-ˈstrēm How to pronounce midstream (audio)
-ˌstrēm
1
: the middle of a stream
2
: an intermediate stage in an act or process
the tone changes in midstream

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The company focuses on the production of standardized equipment to speed midstream infrastructure buildout for hard-to-decarbonize sectors. — Josh McMorrow, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Brookfield Infrastructure Partners Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) operates a diversified portfolio of high-quality utilities, transport, midstream and data assets. — Tipranks Staff, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026 An ugly snag, looking like last year’s Christmas tree, has reared itself out of the water about midstream. — Ralph Tuttle, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 LiveCareer found that 26% of employees have experienced a manager who changes expectations midstream. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for midstream

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of midstream was before the 12th century

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“Midstream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midstream. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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midstream

noun
mid·​stream ˈmid-ˈstrēm How to pronounce midstream (audio)
: the middle of a stream

Medical Definition

midstream

adjective
mid·​stream ˌmid-ˈstrēm How to pronounce midstream (audio)
: of, relating to, or being urine passed during the middle of an act of urination and not at the beginning or end
a midstream specimen
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