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
To bring this trend into your wardrobe, shop for airy maxi dresses, lace and eyelet blouses, and breezy skirts in muted tones. Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025 If you’re headed to the office then happy hour, tuck it into a maxi skirt or wear it with wide-leg jeans and a blazer. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 Long Flared Skirt: $54.99 Long, flared skirts, particularly in maxi lengths, are a key trend for 2025. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025 The mule’s pointed open toe design, too, will look supremely attractive when peeking out from your wide-leg trousers or pleated maxi skirt. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

maxi

noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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