mid-rise

adjective

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

Examples of mid-rise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bongo While Bongo the brand still exists, and has grown into categories including footwear, the company's jeans were the draw in the '90s — when low- and mid-rise denim reigned supreme. Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 And when the borrowing market changes, a new mid-rise apartment will fill the space of the Cross Keys tennis barn. Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2024 With collapse of the mid-rise under-construction building imminent, brave first responders were forced to be cautious. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2024 They’re made of a soft cotton blend denim, with a mid-rise waist, zip and button fly, pockets, and a slouchy fit through the leg. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024 This mid-rise design by Danskin uses a cotton and spandex blend for the ultimate stretch with a compression fit. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024 They’re designed in soft and stretchy cotton, with a mid-rise waist, and a slim leg. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024 This pair of skinny jeans boast a mid-rise waistline, a sleek silhouette, and form-hugging fit technology that flatters your figure. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024 With a mid-rise fit, these jeans feel like a step up from your standard pair of leggings. Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024

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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 28 May. 2024.

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