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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These straight-leg, mid-rise pants have a classic, timeless look and the durability of your favorite yoga pants. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026 The mid-rise fit sits at your hips, and they’re made with extra-stretchy fabric in a blend of cotton, polyester, and elastane to retain the skinny fit without feeling restrictive. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026 The 100 percent cotton jean features a true mid-rise, straight-leg silhouette with a subtle wedgie fit. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026 The community will feature two mid-rise buildings totalling 464 units. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mid-rise

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Feb. 2026.

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