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Definition of midships

midships

/ˈmɪd.ʃɪps/
mid · ships
Adjective:midship
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• adverb

1

In or toward the middle part of a ship or aircraft, either longitudinally between bow and stern or laterally between port and starboard.

Example

"The heavy cargo was stowed midships to maintain the vessel's stability during the storm."

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• noun

1

The middle section of a ship or boat, situated equidistantly between the bow and the stern.

Example

"Passengers gathered at the midships to enjoy the smoothest ride over the choppy waves."

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• Nearby Words

midseason
midsection
midshipman
midships
midsize
midsized
midsole

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century by shortening 'amidships', combining 'mid' and 'ship' with the adverbial genitive suffix '-s'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Midships. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/midships
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