midi

1 of 2

noun (1)

: a dress, skirt, or coat that usually extends to the mid-calf

MIDI

2 of 2

noun (2)

: an electronic standard used for the transmission of digitally encoded music

Examples of midi in a Sentence

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Noun
This midi dress is still a show-stopper, featuring all-over lace and a fit-and-flare silhouette that looks great with all footwear. Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024 Best Early Black Friday Midi Dress Deals A midi dress has a hemline that falls between the knee and the ankle, so the variety of styles is practically endless. Monica Bell, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024 These two gorgeous midi dresses pair well with fur jackets and knee-high leather boots. Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024 Lopez wore the brand’s long-sleeve brown crêpe midi dress, featuring a sheath silhouette, crewneck and padded shoulders. Charlie Carballo, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for midi 

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

mid entry 1 + -i (as in mini)

Noun (2)

musical instrument digital interface

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1967, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midi was in 1967

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“Midi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midi. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Midi

geographical name

Mi·​di mē-ˈdē How to pronounce Midi (audio)
the south of France bordering Spain to the south and Italy to the east

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