mid-size

[ mid-sahyz ]

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 m 3 ).
2. intermediate ¹.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mid-size¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

When you park a full or mid-size car inside, you might have about 30 inches from the side of the vehicle to the drywall.

From Seattle Times

The Broad recently announced a $100-million project that will increase gallery space at one of the city’s most popular museums by 70%, and the Colburn School for performing arts just broke ground on a $335-million expansion that will include a mid-size concert hall — designed by Gehry — that is expected to be in near-constant use for events put on by students, professional artists and academics.

From Los Angeles Times

Construction began recently on the expansion of the Colburn School that includes a mid-size concert hall Kardan expects to be in near-constant use for events put on by students, professional artists and academics.

From Los Angeles Times

In the first three months of the year, Boeing has delivered a total of 83 commercial airplanes, consisting of 66 MAXs, one military version 737, three mid-size widebody 767s and 13 mid-size widebody 787 Dreamliners.

From Seattle Times

Preliminary work has begun on a $335-million expansion of the Colburn School of performing arts designed by Gehry that includes a mid-size concert hall he expects to be in near-constant use for events put on by students, professional artists and academics.

From Los Angeles Times