medium-sized
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of medium-sized
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Stagecoach still has medium-sized lockers available to rent.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
The Jaecoo 7 is a medium-sized petrol or hybrid SUV.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
In the firm’s view, a further deterioration could lead to stricter credit conditions for small and medium-sized businesses.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
They think that disruption will first manifest as rising mortgage risk weights and higher impairments related to small- and medium-sized enterprises.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Well, the method worked all right, but I don’t see how one medium-sized dog’s body could have held that much fluid.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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