mid-rise

adjective

ˈmid-ˌrīz How to pronounce mid-rise (audio)
-ˈrīz
: being approximately 5 to 10 stories high
mid-rise condominiums

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The mid-rise joggers are made with an elastic waistband and spacious side pockets for convenience while roaming through the airport, while the crewneck pullover is both versatile and flattering. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025 Levi’s 94 Baggy Wide-Leg Jeans These baggy jeans have a mid-rise waist, wide legs, and slanted front pockets. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025 The latter was celebrated last week at the opening of the Novi Lofts, the last of three new mixed-use, mid-rise buildings in downtown Concord. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025 These multi-use joggers have a mid-rise fit with a waistband drawcord, front pockets, and a hidden zipper pocket with a card sleeve. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mid-rise

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mid-rise was in 1967

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“Mid-rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mid-rise. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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