Midcentury
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Midcentury is an adjective meaning Occurring around the middle of the century. (Elliptically refers to whichever century is evident from the context of a discussion.).
Meaning
Occurring around the middle of the century. (Elliptically refers to whichever century is evident from the context of a discussion.).
More Meanings
- The midpoint or middle portion of a century.
Example Sentences
at midcentury
by midcentury
midcentury modern
She wrote an essay taking stock of the movement at midcentury.
Word Forms
- mid-century
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include midlife, mid-year, middish, midquarter, midcycle, midchildhood.
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