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
The actress styled a pink midi dress with an A-line skirt and fabric ruching on the bodice for a crumb-catcher-like neckline. Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025 The comedian and actress wore a pale pink caped dress cinched with a gold belt by Sachin & Babi. 07 of 12 Molly Sims Molly Sims attended the Kinda Pregnant premiere in a black Marchesa midi dress with a plunging off-the-shoulder neckline. Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025 Bamboo Midi Skirt $166 $132 at Cozy Earth If skirts aren’t an integral part of your travel wardrobe already, that may be about to change thanks to this gorgeous bamboo midi that’s fitted with an elastic waistband for maximum breathability. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025 This midi dress has flowy pleats similar to Middleton’s recent number. Nicol Natale, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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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