middle-sized

American  

[mid-l-sahyzd] / ˈmɪd lˌsaɪzd /

adjective

1. medium-sized.

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Etymology

Origin of middle-sized

First recorded in 1625–35

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Example Sentences

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middle-sized

It will take time for middle-sized democracies in Europe and Asia to wean themselves from dependencies on America and to intensify cooperation among themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026

Observing his morality and mind on unvarnished display at Davos, the leaders of middle-sized countries could conclude only that Carney’s was the most plausible path to not just peace and prosperity but, perhaps, survival.

From Slate ● Jan. 21, 2026

One closely watched survey response, for example, is the net share of banks tightening commercial loan standards for large and middle-sized firms.

From Reuters ● May 8, 2023

Even in a middle-sized county or municipality, thousands of people might need to be recruited and trained to count ballots on election night, and potentially over the following days.

From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2022

There was a sawhorse, and there were three different-sized woodpiles, one of big pieces, one of middle-sized pieces, and one of little pieces for kindlings, all ranked perfectly.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen

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