mid-rise

adjective

ˈmid-ˌrīz 

-ˈrīz

: being approximately 5 to 10 stories high

mid-rise condominiums

Examples of mid-rise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The campaign introduces the Arc, a new mid-rise jean with a barrel silhouette, alongside favorites like the High-Rise Wide Leg, Baggy Barrel and Low-Rise Baggy. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026

For a sportier take on satin trousers, the Gap Satin Wide-leg Pants are the perfect find if you’re drawn to a mid-rise cut. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

This new campaign includes the debut of Old Navy's latest Arc Jean, a mid-rise silhouette with a curved leg. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Willit Wide-Leg Dress Pants Even work days can be made cooler with these linen dress pants, designed with an elastic mid-rise waistband, two side pockets, front pleats, and a wide-leg silhouette. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above