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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Positioned as a midsize new-energy SUV, the Q06 expands Changan’s Nevo lineup with both pure EV and EREV powertrain choices. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026 The Nautilus is a midsize SUV built in the Changan Ford joint venture assembly plant in Hangzhou, China. Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026 Kia Tasman Courtesy Kia Kia expects to sell 90,000 pickups a year in North America and claim 7% of the midsize pickup segment by 2034, according to Automotive News. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026 Featuring a midsize stainless steel body that resists rust, a double-wall airflow system for a cleaner burn, and a portable design for easy transportation, the firepit delivers all the benefits of a wood-burning fire without the hassle. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 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 16 Apr. 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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