mid-size

American  

[mid-sahyz] / ˈmɪdˌsaɪz /

adjective

1. (of an automobile) being between a compact and a large car in size and having a combined passenger and luggage volume of 110–120 cu. ft. (3.1–3.4 m3 ).

2. intermediate.

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Etymology

Origin of mid-size

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The administration also recently pledged as much as $500 million to small and midsize meatpacking companies, to help them maintain beef production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Slower price growth “does change some of the narrative” for the small and midsize private builders represented by the home builders trade group.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

Back then, it said the cuts were aimed at optimizing expenses External link as it works toward launching its new midsize platform in 2027, developing robo-taxis, and moving into new markets.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Investors tried to pull nearly $20 billion from private-credit funds that make loans to highly indebted midsize companies in the first quarter of this year, forcing the funds to restrict redemptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

These midsize firms “are getting a more level playing field, which they were denied before,” said Jerry.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman