1
: extra long
maxiskirt
2
: extra large
maxi-problems
Examples of maxi in a Sentence
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EW.com, 18 May 2024
My latest addition for my Italian getaway is a two-piece linen set, which includes a matching tiny tank top and bow-front maxi skirt from Wild Fable.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2024
Several of Riley’s graduation pictures were blown up around the room, and the new grad was also on the theme, rocking a strapless purple maxi dress.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 May 2024
Rihanna paired her freshly blonde locks with a sleek, red Comme des Garçons maxi dress with a slit at the thigh.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 13 May 2024
The model and Rhode Beauty-founder wore an off-the-shoulder, lace maxi dress for the occasion.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024
The site is brimming with mini, midi, and maxi dresses for every summer occasion, from work days to weekend brunches and weddings.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Garner isn’t the only fan of florals — Chrissy Teigen and Gwyneth Paltrow were spotted wearing the print last year, and Meryl Streep just broke out a long-sleeve floral maxi dress at an event.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
The dress is made from a perfectly breathable Tencel lyocell material that has kept me cool during everything from blistering hot picnics in Central Park to a toasty day on the coast of Portugal, while adjustable straps fit the maxi dress to my exact height without dragging the hem along the floor.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
Noun
Entertainment Weekly is keeping a running tally of total charity money raised by each queen, who's winning the most maxi and mini challenges, who has the most Benefactress Badges, and which queen is blocked each week (and which of her sisters did the deed).
—EW.com, 18 May 2024
My latest addition for my Italian getaway is a two-piece linen set, which includes a matching tiny tank top and bow-front maxi skirt from Wild Fable.
—Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2024
Several of Riley’s graduation pictures were blown up around the room, and the new grad was also on the theme, rocking a strapless purple maxi dress.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 May 2024
Rihanna paired her freshly blonde locks with a sleek, red Comme des Garçons maxi dress with a slit at the thigh.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 13 May 2024
The model and Rhode Beauty-founder wore an off-the-shoulder, lace maxi dress for the occasion.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024
The site is brimming with mini, midi, and maxi dresses for every summer occasion, from work days to weekend brunches and weddings.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Garner isn’t the only fan of florals — Chrissy Teigen and Gwyneth Paltrow were spotted wearing the print last year, and Meryl Streep just broke out a long-sleeve floral maxi dress at an event.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
The dress is made from a perfectly breathable Tencel lyocell material that has kept me cool during everything from blistering hot picnics in Central Park to a toasty day on the coast of Portugal, while adjustable straps fit the maxi dress to my exact height without dragging the hem along the floor.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
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“Maxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maxi. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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maxi
noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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