B2nounformallanguageconflict
US/mɪdst/
UK/mɪdst/
the middle of a place, or a time when something is still happening
In context
We are in the midst of moving house, so everything is in boxes.
In the midst of the crisis, the hospital still kept its doors open.
The temple stands peacefully in the midst of a busy city.
Words that go with midst
noun + preposition
- in the midst ofHe called me in the midst of a meeting.
- midst of a crisisThe company changed its boss in the midst of a crisis.
- midst of warThe children grew up in the midst of war.
- midst of chaosIn the midst of chaos, she stayed calm.
- midst of a stormThe ship lost power in the midst of a storm.