midsize

adjective

mid·​size ˈmid-ˌsīz How to pronounce midsize (audio)
variants or less commonly midsized
Synonyms of midsizenext
: of intermediate size
a midsize car

Examples of midsize in a Sentence

the midsize company was finding it increasingly difficult to compete with the corporate giants
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Hyundai redesigned its midsize SUV for the 2019 model year, infusing it with a long list of standard driver assist features that can help keep a teen driver safe on the road. ABC News, 6 May 2026 This is still a midsize truck, and the back seats are best reserved for shorter trips or smaller humans. New Atlas, 3 May 2026 Early Verdict The Infiniti QX65 supplies Nissan’s luxury arm with a contender in the crowded space of style-forward midsize luxury SUVs. Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, the company said, more than 8 million advertisers now use at least one of its generative AI creative tools, with particularly strong adoption among small and midsize advertisers. Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midsize

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midsize was in 1967

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“Midsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midsize. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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midsize

adjective
mid·​size ˈmid-ˌsīz How to pronounce midsize (audio)
: of intermediate size
a midsize car
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