Midrise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Midrise is an adjective meaning (architecture, of a building) Neither high-rise nor low-rise; typically consisting of four to ten stories.
Meaning
(architecture, of a building) Neither high-rise nor low-rise; typically consisting of four to ten stories.
More Meanings
- (computing theory, data compression) Having a zero-valued classification threshold (analogous to a riser of a stairway).
- (architecture) A building which is neither low-rise or high-rise.
Example Sentences
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A lot of new midrises have been built in this area.
The neighborhood is full of midrise apartment blocks.
Word Forms
- mid-rise
- mid rise
- midrises
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include storied, duplex, multi-storey, multiresidential, triplex, split-level.
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