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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Come Wednesday, commissioners are expected to sign off on a plan that would make way in the coming years for up to 25,100 mid-rise and high-rise residences along Federal Highway, from Sheridan Street all the way south to Pembroke Road. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026 These Levi’s jeans have a flattering mid-rise waistline that accentuates curves before flaring out into loose, straightline legs. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026 The collection includes the Bea, a wide-leg jean with a low rise; the Desi, a high rise flare jean; the Nelly, a high rise mini skirt; the Gemi, a wide-leg jean with a mid rise; and the Liò, a mid-rise straight jean. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026 The deep navy color is stunning for both day and nighttime wear, and the mid-rise fit is my preferred finish. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026 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 6 May. 2026.

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