midsize

adjective

mid·​size ˈmid-ˌsīz How to pronounce midsize (audio)
variants or less commonly midsized
: 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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The world’s fourth-largest carmaker said Tuesday the investment will support the introduction of five new vehicles, including a Dodge Durango to be built in Detroit and a midsize truck to be assembled in Toledo, Ohio. Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025 Most midsize cities have a stand-up club, but Comedy on State punches well above its weight, attracting masters of the craft like Michael Che, Michelle Wolf and Anthony Jeselnik in recent years. Peter Cameron, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 For midsize jewelry companies aiming to offer fine gold necklaces, earrings and more at lower price points than legacy luxury jewelry brands, gold futures could be spelling trouble. Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025 The 110 is the pick for those in the market for a midsize SUV. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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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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