mid-rise

adjective

ˈmid-ˌrīz

-ˈrīz

: being approximately 5 to 10 stories high

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With thick drawstrings, cuffed ankles, and a two-pocket design, these mid-rise joggers check all my boxes. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026 These mid-rise flare jeans from Lee have earned more than 3,000 five-star ratings. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 The mid-rise, linen-blend pants have an elastic waistband and a drawstring tie that won’t dig into your skin like traditional button and zipper fly closures can. — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 Made from 100 percent cotton, the mid-rise jeans feature a relaxed, wide-leg silhouette that is the perfect balance of comfy and cool. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mid-rise

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1967, in the meaning defined above

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