1
: extra long
maxiskirt
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: extra large
maxi-problems
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Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The maxi dress can also double as a beach coverup if you’re headed to a warm destination.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
Even two decades later, Miller is still proving a devotee to bohemian staples like ruffles, lace, and maxi dresses—and her love of the whimsical couldn’t come at a better time.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Pine attended the dinner in a navy blue smoking jacket and white slacks from the designer, while Wenger wore a silvery knitted maxi dress.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
For instance, Eva Longoria opted for a rich suede maxi skirt for a recent appearance on Good Morning America in New York City.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The maxi dress can also double as a beach coverup if you’re headed to a warm destination.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
Even two decades later, Miller is still proving a devotee to bohemian staples like ruffles, lace, and maxi dresses—and her love of the whimsical couldn’t come at a better time.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Pine attended the dinner in a navy blue smoking jacket and white slacks from the designer, while Wenger wore a silvery knitted maxi dress.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Maxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maxi. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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maxi
noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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