1. midterm - Noun
2. midterm - Adjective
an examination administered in the middle of an academic term
middle of an academic term or a political term in office
the middle of the gestation period
Source: WordNetThe United States brags about its political system, but the [American] President says one thing during the election, something else when he takes office, something else at midterm and something else when he leaves. Deng Xiaoping
(On the 2006 US Midterm Elections) This week, in an ironic turn of events, Iraq brought regime change to the United States. Amy Poehler
You know, there were 29 Democratic votes for censure in the Senate. And if the Republicans had any sense, they would have censured him before the '98 midterm election, and they would have won the election. Chris Matthews
Midterm elections can be dreadfully boring, unfortunately. Nate Silver
Midterm elections for first-term presidents are notoriously difficult. Tim Kaine
If you were counting on the polls telling you something about the midterm elections that are just two weeks away, the answer is that they're telling you that the candidate you want to win needs your help. Rachel Maddow