mid-sized — Of a size that is between small and large; medium-sized
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Of a size that is between small and large; medium-sized
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɪdˈsaɪzd/
Example Sentences
- I ordered a mid-sized pizza, but my friend still complained it was too small for his appetite.
- Our neighborhood is home to several mid-sized manufacturing firms.
- She traded in her tiny hatchback for a mid-sized SUV after having twins.
mid-sized
ADJECTIVE[/ˌmɪdˈsaɪzd/]
Of a size that is between small and large; medium-sized
The family picked a mid-sized SUV — big enough for road trips, small enough for city parking.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed by combining 'mid' (from Old English 'midd', meaning middle) with 'sized' (from French 'sise/size', meaning measure or dimension, plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ed').
Breakdown
mid- (middle) + size (dimension) + -ed (having the quality of)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I ordered a mid-sized pizza, but my friend still complained it was too small for his appetite.”
“Our neighborhood is home to several mid-sized manufacturing firms.”
“She traded in her tiny hatchback for a mid-sized SUV after having twins.”
“The mid-sized dog barked so loudly, you'd think it was the size of an elephant.”
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