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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Nike club fleece mid-rise joggers are cozy and soft, perfect for everyday wear. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025 This is especially important in mid-rise or multi-story buildings, where material savings and structural efficiency go hand in hand. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025 The brand’s Go Walk Pant is a sleek style of activewear designed for movement (or cozy lounge days), with a double-layer compression waistband, pockets, a mid-rise fit, and semi-flare hem. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025 On August 21, Kylie embodied a Y2K It-Girl in low-rise True Religion jeans and spaghetti straps before switching to a more classic pair of mid-rise indigo jeans to celebrate the launch of Kylie Cosmetics at Ulta. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2025 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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