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medium

1 of 2adjective
/ˈmidiəm/
Forms:more medium,most medium
1

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

A2
  • They ordered a medium pizza to share among the group, neither too big nor too small.
  • The medium suitcase held enough clothes for a week-long trip.
  • She purchased a medium shirt, finding it to be a comfortable fit.
  • The painting was of medium size, filling the space on the wall nicely.
2

(of meat) cooked in a way that there is only a small amount of pink flesh inside

A2
  • The chicken breast was grilled until it reached medium doneness, with a moist and tender texture.
  • The hamburger was grilled to medium, satisfyingly juicy with a hint of pinkness.
  • The lamb chops were cooked to medium, perfectly tender with a pink center, and served with mint sauce.
  • She ordered her burger medium, so it would be juicy but not undercooked.
  • I prefer my steak cooked medium, with just a hint of pink in the center.