midsize

Neither large nor small

Midsize describes something in the middle range of available sizes, neither the smallest nor largest option.

The term appears most often with cars, where it designates a category between compact and full-size: a midsize sedan, We rented a midsize.

Also applies to businesses, cities, or appliances.

Also spelled mid-size.

automobile

sedan

Enclosed passenger car

crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
SUVRugged passenger vehicle
hatchbackCar with rear swing-door

wagon · Malibu · Mazda6 · family · commuter · fleet · rental · practical · reliable · fuel-efficient

scale

moderate

Lessen intensity or preside

averageArithmetic mean or ordinary
intermediateBetween two levels
proportionateScaled to fit properly

balanced · reasonable · modest · adequate · manageable · practical · compact · functional · standard · typical

apparel

shirt

Upper body garment

blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
sweaterKnitted torso covering
dressSkirted one-piece garment

jacket · coat · blazer · jeans · trousers · slacks · skirt · cardigan · pullover · polo

Categories

automobilescar, truck, SUV, van, sedan
vehiclescar, bus, truck, van, bike
car rentalcar rental, rental car, car hire, rental period, pickup
automotive designationssedan, coupe, SUV, hatchback, convertible
body stylessedan, coupe, convertible, hatchback, wagon
car typessedan, coupe, hatchback, convertible, SUV

Opposites

size scale

midsizecompact

Tightly packed together

full-size · large · small · tiny · huge

extremity vs. moderation

midsizeextreme

Furthest from moderate

excessive · exceptional · outsized · extraordinary · unusual

business/organizational scale

midsizesmall

Limited in size

large · enterprise · boutique · multinational · startup

Phrases

midsize sedanMedium-sized four-door automobile
midsize SUVMedium utility vehicle

Family

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G