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

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

That’s creating opportunity for system expansion and earnings growth at a time when producers are still very wary of investing heavily in output — and midstream and downstream companies are restraining their expansion for that reason. —Moneyshow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

The midstream infrastructure will treat raw gas, which will then be liquefied in the floating LNG vessel. —Ian Sayson, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

Energy Transfer The first dividend stock pick this week is Energy Transfer (ET), a midstream energy company with over 130,000 miles of pipeline and related infrastructure across 44 states. —Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 27 Oct. 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