Midsize: meaning, definitions and examples

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midsize

 

[ หˆmษชdหŒsaษชz ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

vehicle size

Midsize refers to a size category that is larger than compact but smaller than full-sized. It is often used to describe vehicles, furniture, or other items that fit between small and large categories. Midsize items typically provide a balance of space and maneuverability.

Synonyms

intermediate, medium, moderate

Examples of usage

  • I just bought a midsize sedan for better fuel efficiency.
  • The midsize SUV is perfect for our family road trips.
  • She prefers midsize furniture that doesn't overwhelm the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "midsize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mรฉdio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคงเฅเคฏเคฎ เค†เค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mittelgroรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sedang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะตะดะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›redni

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธญๅž‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moyen

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mediano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท orta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค‘๊ฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชูˆุณุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™ednรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ strednรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธญๅž‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ srednji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meรฐalstรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒจแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mediano

Etymology

The word 'midsize' is a compound word created from 'mid,' meaning middle or medium, and 'size,' which refers to the dimensions or magnitude of something. Its usage has increased significantly in the automotive industry since the late 20th century, particularly as manufacturers began to differentiate between various size categories of cars to cater to varying consumer needs. The term helps consumers understand that a midsize vehicle offers a middle ground in terms of space and capacity, appealing to those who find compact cars too small and full-sized vehicles too large. Moreover, this classification extends beyond automobiles to other consumer goods, signifying a preference for versatility and practicality in design.