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
The fashion designer wore a plunging silver metallic maxi dress with a thigh high slit at the hip. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 3 June 2025 Ideal for a sunset dinner on your next vacation or as a party dress for all your events this season, this pleated maxi dress is easy to style and guaranteed to get you all the compliments. Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2025 Ditch your comfort zone and try something unexpected, like an all-white look or a sheer maxi that feels like freedom. Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 26 May 2025 Original price: $178 This pleated maxi skirt is a great addition to any summer wardrobe. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 May 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

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“Maxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maxi. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

maxi

noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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