midst

Universal Words noun (formal) (used after a preposition) the middle part of sth: Such beauty was unexpected in the midst of the city. * She appeared from the midst of the crowd. * The house is set in the midst of large gardens. IDIOMS in the midst of sth / of doing sth while sth is happening or being done; while you are doing sth: a country in the midst of a recession * She discovered it in the midst of sorting out her father's things. * She alone remained calm in the midst of all the confusion. in their / our / its / your midst (formal) among or with them/us/it/you: There is a traitor in our midst.