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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Levi’s offers the Loose Taper, a mid-rise loose fit that stacks at the hem, and the Loose Boot for women. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026 Made from a stretchy cotton-blend fabric, these white mid-rise jeans have a similar fit to the pair Stewart wore. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 With thick drawstrings, cuffed ankles, and a two-pocket design, these mid-rise joggers check all my boxes. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026 These mid-rise flare jeans from Lee have earned more than 3,000 five-star ratings. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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