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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The midsize retailer discovered that its QR codes had started sending shoppers to a competitor's website. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Baggier silhouettes, interesting textures, and a complete rewrite of the midsize fashion handbook we’ve traditionally been taught to follow. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 The average transaction price of a subcompact SUV was $31,052 in July, a few thousand dollars more than a traditional compact car but considerably less than a midsize SUV. — Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026 There are also plenty of aftermarket parts available for auto enthusiasts, and the midsize sedan can stand the test of time. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 Aug. 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

adjective
mid·​size ˈmid-ˌsīz How to pronounce midsize (audio)
: of intermediate size
a midsize car
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