midsize

adjective

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

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the midsize company was finding it increasingly difficult to compete with the corporate giants
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To some, renovating and reopening a midsize concert hall in 2026 is a perilous venture. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026 Brooke Rollins last spring and made his plea for the quick rollout of the money for small and midsize farmers. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026 The 2026 Ford Ranger is a midsize truck that competes with fierce rivals like the Toyota Tacoma and Honda Ridgeline. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 July 2026 This lines up with a previous report saying the midsize pickup would go away for 18 months. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for midsize

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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 27 Jul. 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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