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 midi dress featured a slimming silhouette, while the sleeves and collar of the frock featured an animal print design. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025 Women can wear a nice top and skirt, a knee-length or midi dress, or a suit. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025 These spring dresses come in so many styles, including maxi, midi, and more, and are up to 50% off right now during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025 That means markdowns on leather jackets, midi dresses, sweaters, trench coats, shorts and more. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 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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