amidships

adverb

amid·​ships ə-ˈmid-ˌships How to pronounce amidships (audio)
1
: in or toward the part of a ship midway between bow and stern
2
: in or toward the middle

Examples of amidships in a Sentence

The berths are located amidships.

Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of amidships was in 1692

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Cite this Entry

“Amidships.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amidships. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

amidships

adverb
amid·​ships ə-ˈmid-ˌships How to pronounce amidships (audio)
: in or near the middle of a ship
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