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

Figure 1 shows that the Scope 3 downstream emissions exceed Scope 1 emissions of upstream and midstream totaled, by about a factor of 2 for USLNG and pipeline gas, meaning Scope 3 are 67% of total emissions for gas. —Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Cheniere Energy’s midstream entity has mostly floundered over the past year, largely because of that Sabine Pass terminal. —Brett Owens, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024

Fitting in Markkanen’s current $18 million salary in July is a much easier pull than absorbing a cap number somewhere between $33 million and $42 million midstream in February. —John Hollinger, The Athletic, 9 July 2024

Revenues from midstream services increased by $14.2 million, driven by higher gathering and transportation volumes in the Permian segment. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 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