midstream

noun

mid·​stream ˈmid-ˈstrēm 

-ˌstrēm

1

: the middle of a stream

2

: an intermediate stage in an act or process

the tone changes in midstream

Examples of midstream in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

None of these movies' plots make sense, but Furious 7 clearly bears the marks of the midstream loss of Paul Walker. —Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024

The midstream energy company made a quarterly cash distribution of 32 cents per unit on Aug. 19, reflecting year-over-year growth of 3.2%. —Tipranks.com, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2024

However, one particular group within the sector has outperformed: oil & gas midstream, which has to do with transportation & storage of oil. —Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2024

These include upstream creative design and content production, the midstream concert planning, the downstream on-site execution, as well as spending on general retail, trendy toys and figures, cultural and creative derivatives, transportation, cultural tourism and the nighttime economy. —Li Jun, WWD, 4 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing midstream

• change horses in midstream
• in midstream

Kids Definition

midstream

noun

mid·​stream ˈmid-ˈstrēm 

: the middle of a stream

Medical Definition

midstream

adjective

mid·​stream ˌmid-ˈstrēm 

: 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