Middle West

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪdl ˈwɛst/

Definitions of Middle West

noun a region in the central part of the United States, typically including states such as Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin

Example Sentences

A1 I want to visit the Middle West next summer.

A2 The Middle West is known for its vast farmlands.

B1 Many people in the Middle West work in agriculture.

B2 The economy of the Middle West relies heavily on manufacturing.

C1 The Middle West has a rich history of immigration and settlement.

C2 Urbanization has changed the landscape of the Middle West over the years.

Examples of Middle West in a Sentence

formal The Middle West region of the United States is known for its agricultural production.

informal I heard the weather in the Middle West is pretty unpredictable.

slang People from the Middle West are sometimes called 'Midwesterners'.

figurative Her thoughts were always somewhere in the Middle West, nostalgic for the simplicity of her childhood.

Grammatical Forms of Middle West

• plural: Middle Wests
• comparative: more Middle West
• superlative: most Middle West
• present tense: Middle West
• future tense: will be Middle West
• perfect tense: has been Middle West
• continuous tense: is being Middle West
• singular: Middle West
• positive degree: Middle West
• infinitive: to Middle West
• gerund: Middle Westing
• participle: Middle Wested

Origin and Evolution of Middle West

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'Middle West' originated in the United States to refer to the region located in the central part of the country.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the central region of the United States, the term 'Middle West' eventually fell out of favor in the mid-20th century in favor of 'Midwest'.