medium

noun
UK: /ˈmiːdiəm/
US: /ˈmiːdiəm/

  1. An average level or amount.

    1. The shirt is medium, it fits just right. [ ] [ ]
    2. A medium amount of rain is expected, helping the crops without flooding. [ ] [ ]

  2. A way of communicating information or news to people.

    1. TV is a popular medium for news. [ ] [ ]
    2. The internet is a crucial medium for businesses to connect with customers. [ ] [ ]

  3. The material or form that an artist uses.

    1. Oil paint is my favorite medium. [ ] [ ]
    2. Sculptors often choose bronze as their preferred medium for durable artwork. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tool channel average
medium adjective

  1. In the middle of a range of possible sizes, amounts, etc.

    1. I want a medium coffee, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. This restaurant is in the medium price range, not too expensive. [ ] [ ]

  2. Being about halfway between two extremes of quantity or quality.

    1. Cook the meat until it's medium rare. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project has a medium level of difficulty, manageable with some effort. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "medium" in English means: An average level or amount., A way of communicating information or news to people., The material or form that an artist uses..

The phonetic transcription of "medium" is /ˈmiːdiəm/ in British English and /ˈmiːdiəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "medium": tool, channel, average.

Example usage of "medium": "The shirt is medium, it fits just right.". More examples on the page.