medium-sized

American  

[mee-dee-uhm-sahyzd] / ˈmi di əmˌsaɪzd /

adjective

1. neither very large nor very small.

   a medium-sized house.

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Etymology

Origin of medium-sized

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Known for financing Germany's prized network of small- and medium-sized industrial champions, Commerzbank is dear to many Germans, and the prospect of an Italian takeover has been far from welcome.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

"The part we chose was medium-sized and moderately complex," Plotkowski said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

At the time, B Lab said more than 96% of the firms it had certified were small and medium-sized businesses, although it said it had now introduced "more rigorous standards".

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

There’s an order from my local taqueria: a small bag of chips, a small plastic cup of guacamole, and two medium-sized burritos totaled $52.18.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

A sort of medium-sized something, like a cat, but as fast as a fast car.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones