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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Most midsize vehicles have wheels and the ability to transform into something else. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026 Super midsize jets are the hottest category in private aviation, and now Textron’s latest craft has joined the fray. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026 The brunt of that fell on small and midsize markets, where the work of basic newsgathering — and therefore basic accountability for people in powerful positions in these places — often almost completely died out. Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2025 Its distinct hammerhead front end design gives the midsize sedan an aggressive and sporty look, which is different than the exterior design of previous generations. Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midsize

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 Jan. 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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