medium

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. the materials an artist uses to create a work, such as oil paint, clay, or charcoal.

n. the specific material or technical means used by an artist to produce a work of art.

“Watercolour is a difficult medium to master because the paint dries so quickly.”

“The sculptor experimented with bronze as a medium before eventually settling on the more tactile qualities of carved marble.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a size for clothes or other products that is between small and large.

n. an intermediate manufactured size, typically situated between small and large.

“I usually wear a medium, but this shirt looks a bit tight.”

“The retailer reported that medium remains their most frequently requested size across all seasonal apparel lines.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical

n. a substance or environment in which something lives or grows.

n. a nutrient substance or surrounding environment used for the culture and growth of cells or organisms.

“The bacteria were grown in a liquid medium inside a warm incubator.”

“The laboratory developed a synthetic growth medium that allowed for the rapid cultivation of rare plant tissues without soil.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. being in the middle between two extremes in size, amount, or quality.

adj. of intermediate size, degree, or amount; neither small nor large.

“He is of medium height and has brown hair.”

“The company targets medium-sized enterprises that require professional software but lack the budget of a multinational corporation.”

B1 · Intermediate Cooking

adj. meat that is cooked so it is still slightly pink or red in the middle.

adj. referring to meat cooked to a degree between rare and well-done, typically retaining a pink centre.

“I would like my steak medium, please.”

“The chef recommends ordering the venison medium to ensure the meat remains tender while developing a rich, seared exterior.”