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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Kia's midsize hybrid SUV earns 37 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Going a up a notch in vehicle size, the cost difference between a midsize Honda Accord Hybrid and its gas-only equivalent is currently $5,400, but afford an annual fuel savings of $700. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 However, improvements in fire safety have largely eliminated the need for the second staircase in midsize buildings. Alex Schwartz, The Conversation, 29 May 2026 American midsize trucks like the Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger can be woefully under-specced for carrying heavy work loads or campers and overlanding gear. C.c. Weiss may 21, New Atlas, 21 May 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 15 Jun. 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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