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
Recent Examples on the Web Is OpenAI a buzzy, if midsize tech company that makes a chatty personal assistant, or a trillion-dollar effort to create an AI god? Kelsey Piper, Vox, 18 May 2024 The Camry competes with midsize sedans like the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Nissan Altima and VW Passat. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024 Throw in easy access to Tesla’s charging system before other automakers can offer it, and the ’24 Mach-E deserves a long look by anybody considering a midsize SUV, electric or not. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 28 May 2024 Organizations with 1,000 to 5,000 employees were classified as midsize employers, and companies with more than 5,000 employees were considered large. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for midsize 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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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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