midsize

adjective

mid·​size ˈmid-ˌsīz 

variants or less commonly midsized

ˈmid-ˌsīzd 

: of intermediate size

a midsize car

Synonyms of midsize

• average
• median

Examples of midsize in a Sentence

the midsize company was finding it increasingly difficult to compete with the corporate giants

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report, 88% of breaches at small and midsize businesses involved ransomware, with a median ransom payment of $115,000. — Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

It’s all arranged with the breathtaking efficiency of a father of four Tetris-ing luggage into a sensible, midsize sedan. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

There were handheld American flags on skinny sticks, midsize ones to display on a wall and majestic formal flags adorned with silky gold fringe. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026

With the new engine, the Grand Cherokee offers up to 6,200 pounds of towing capacity, which is the most in the midsize SUV class. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for midsize

• advise
• applies
• apprise
• arise
• assize
• baptize
• belies
• bitwise
• capsize
• chastise
• chordwise
• clockwise

Kids Definition

midsize

adjective

mid·​size ˈmid-ˌsīz 

: of intermediate size

a midsize car