medium-sized
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of medium-sized
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Stagecoach still has medium-sized lockers available to rent.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
AI should be "embedded in the key sectors of our industry and especially" in small- and medium-sized firms, the backbone of the German economy, to create "industrial added value and high-quality jobs", he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Small and medium-sized companies will have 180 days.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Wiles says that NAB’s larger exposure to small- and medium-sized enterprises makes it the most vulnerable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
If only Charlie could see me now—one medium-sized girl with enough supplies for his whole regiment.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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