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

Example Sentences

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

Such recruitment strategies were likely designed to divide and rule and thereby dampen union activism, but such coal camps were more diverse than many middle-sized American towns today.

From Salon

Vietnam's is that of a middle-sized power, determined to extract as much benefit and security as it can by balancing its relations between the US-China rivalry - and with historically close ties to Russia, which it still values.

From BBC

Middle-sized farms get squeezed out, said Smith.

From Seattle Times

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