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
Instead of prim shirt dresses and caped gowns, Meghan’s luggage contained relaxed skirts from the affordable Aussie brand Posse, billowing backless maxi dresses, and aviator shades. Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024 Fashion stylist Marianne Ilunga styled her Favorite Daughter denim maxi skirt with a Celine tank, Hermès bag and Dior boots. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Dec. 2024 Clarkson has worn long-sleeve maxi dresses on her talk show multiple times lately. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Find it on Amazon This Maxi Dress With Unbelievable Stretch When in doubt, this maxi dress serves as a reliable and stunning option for any celebration. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

maxi

noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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