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
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 Washington sported a short-sleeve Balmain midi dress featuring a double collar and a knotted detail at the waistline. Hannah Malach, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024 This winter, turn to Cos’s leopard-print faux fur, Loulou Studio’s sleek leather midi, and Balenciaga’s cult-classic Rodeo bag for a downtown twist on the prim and proper dressing mood. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024 Plus, a midi skirt is a nice change from basic pants that will keep you covered as temperatures drop. Nicol Natale, People.com, 14 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 25 Dec. 2024.

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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