midi

1 of 2

noun (1)

: a dress, skirt, or coat that usually extends to the mid-calf

MIDI

2 of 2

noun (2)

: an electronic standard used for the transmission of digitally encoded music

Examples of midi in a Sentence

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Noun
For the skirt and dress lovers out there, this set features a cute long-sleeve top and a midi skirt that has a subtle slit on it. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025 The midi dress featured a flared, flowing skirt with a white fabric base and light blue patterns akin to floral inspiration cascading down the fabric. Julia Teti, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024 Shoppers can save up to 57 percent on midi sweater dresses, slouchy tunics, and more to sport this winter. Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024 Find it on Amazon This Lace Dress Is Timeless The delicate lace overlay of this midi dress oozes elegance. Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for midi 

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

mid entry 1 + -i (as in mini)

Noun (2)

musical instrument digital interface

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1967, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midi was in 1967

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“Midi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midi. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Geographical Definition

Midi

geographical name

Mi·​di mē-ˈdē How to pronounce Midi (audio)
the south of France bordering Spain to the south and Italy to the east

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