maxi

1 of 2

noun

plural maxis
: a long skirt, dress, or coat

maxi-

2 of 2

combining form

1
: extra long
maxiskirt
2
: extra large
maxi-problems

Examples of maxi in a Sentence

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Noun
More glamour meets the runway with a low cut maxi dress that shined in the spotlight and a funnel neck sheer lace dress with a floral pattern throughout it. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025 The corresponding cover art fits the romantic theme, featuring the 24-year-old singer lounging on a pink platform, dressed in a white bra top and matching flowing maxi skirt. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025 This free-flowing maxi won big points from our readers for its rich jewel-green hue and roomy pockets. Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2025 At the event, Doute wore a maxi form-fitting floral dress that hugged her growing bump. Charna Flam, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for maxi 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

maxi-

Combining form

extracted from maximum

First Known Use

Noun

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of maxi was in 1967

Dictionary Entries Near maxi

Cite this Entry

“Maxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maxi. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

maxi

noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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