Medium Definition & Meaning
medium
- adjective
- around the middle of a scale of evaluation; "an orange of average size"; "intermediate capacity"; "medium bombers"
- (meat) cooked until there is just a little pink meat inside
- noun
- a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
- the surrounding environment; "fish require an aqueous medium"
- an intervening substance through which signals can travel as a means for communication
- (bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms
- a liquid with which pigment is mixed by a painter
- (biology) a substance in which specimens are preserved or displayed
- an intervening substance through which something is achieved; "the dissolving medium is called a solvent"
- a state that is intermediate between extremes; a middle position; "a happy medium"
- someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead; "he consulted several mediums"
- (usually plural) transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public
- an occupation for which you are especially well suited; "in law he found his true metier"
"Medium" in song lyrics
See how medium is used in real songs:
-
"Rappers on track, bustin out a medium"
3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom -
"And the vehicle is grandeur and it veered over the medium"
Aesop Rock — Battery -
"Active ingredient, balance, find the medium"
Dilated Peoples (Evidence, DJ Babu) — Reservation for One
Words that rhyme with medium
Usage tips for "medium"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "medium" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for medium to find words that pair well.