1. people who have conventional or moderate intellectual tastes and interests, typically avoiding both highbrow and lowbrow culture
Usage: plural form of middlebrow; sometimes used disparagingly

Examples

• The museum’s new exhibit was designed to appeal to middlebrows who wanted accessible art.
• Critics dismissed the novel as entertainment for middlebrows.
• The magazine targeted middlebrows with its blend of serious articles and popular culture.
• Many middlebrows prefer bestselling novels to experimental literature.
• The theater company struggled to attract both intellectuals and middlebrows.
• Television programming often caters to middlebrows rather than niche audiences.