mid-rise

adjective

ˈmid-ˌrīz How to pronounce mid-rise (audio)
-ˈrīz
: being approximately 5 to 10 stories high
mid-rise condominiums

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This Free People set meets the moment with a stylish drop-shoulder cropped hoodie and mid-rise joggers, creating a look that’s totally comfortable and layerable, but won’t swallow you whole. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026 The Big Easy, a mid-rise wide-leg jean with a drawstring waist, is also in demand for fall. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026 Since 2025, the mid-rise denim with a fit-and-flare silhouette have been experiencing a bit renaissance just in time for the humble ankle boot's own spike in popularity. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026 These straight-leg, mid-rise pants have a classic, timeless look and the durability of your favorite yoga pants. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mid-rise

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mid-rise was in 1967

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“Mid-rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mid-rise. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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