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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These machine-washable shorts are beautifully balanced for petite frames, with a mid-rise fit that visually extends the waist and a shorter inseam that keeps legs looking elongated. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 Five pockets, a mid-rise fit, and a polished-looking crossover design make this style stock-up-worthy in both the black and light washes. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 11 June 2026 Made from a blend of cotton, viscose, polyester, and elastane, the mid-rise jeans are durable yet soft and provide a comfortable amount of stretch to flatter your figure. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 His advocacy for mid-rise wood-frame construction as a cheaper path to density reflects genuine passion. Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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