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
Opt for a relaxed blazer paired with tailored trousers or a sleek midi skirt. Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025 For a few snaps, Sabrina wore a brown blouse with white polka dots tucked into a brown pleated midi skirt with a chunky black belt. Raven Brunner, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025 Look for midi’s that reach around mid to lower calf and maxi’s that touch the top of your feet. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 Tassels were transformed into boleros and belts, raw trimmings structured into midi skirts, and shoelaces whipstitched into button holes. Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 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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