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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Free People’s Risk Taker Straight-Leg Jeans have the perfect mid-rise waist, stretch fabric, and welcome bit of Western flair. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026 These wrinkle-free mid-rise pants feature an all-around stretch thanks to the ribbed waistband and side panels, offering maximum mobility and comfort for your travels. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026 The mid-rise bootcut is also being added to the Lainey collection, given the style’s success in Wrangler’s main line. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026 The classic mid-rise is comfortable and flattering, while the legs are slightly flared to accommodate boots or sneakers. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mid-rise

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Feb. 2026.

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