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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Closely following Ford's spinoff of the Transit Custom line as a lighter, more passenger car-like FWD van alternative sized to compete with midsize vans like the Volkswagen Transporter and Citroën Berlingo, the Nugget slid over to the smaller, more efficient van platform. New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026 Having so many midsize markets in the top 10, Berner says, points to the fact that these markets are becoming more popular than really big cities, but aren’t necessarily totally rural areas. Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026 For one, Ram's midsize truck — slated to compete with Ford's Maverick and the Toyota Tacoma — is no rumor. Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026 Lucid also expects to start ramping up deliveries of a 50,000 vehicle order from the Saudi government next year once the midsize car is in production, Winterhoff said. Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026 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 5 Feb. 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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