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
The waist of the dress featured subtle fabric ruching that transitioned to a flowing skirt with a midi length. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 May 2025 This breathable midi dress can be worn casually with sneakers or dressed up with heels, and the soft and stretchy jersey fabric ensures all-day comfort. Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2025 This Amazon version looks so similar thanks to the midi silhouette, crew neckline, and short sleeves that keep your shoulders covered. Nicol Natale, People.com, 6 May 2025 There are plenty more dresses trending at Amazon right now — and these 10 maxi, midi, and mini styles should be on your radar. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025 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 17 May. 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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