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
This midi dress has flowy pleats similar to Middleton’s recent number. Nicol Natale, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 The actress wore the brand’s cold shoulder midi dress, which featured a plunging neckline with gold-tone bead detailing. Julia Teti, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025 From sweet and simple dresses that have a dream-like quality, such as Zoe Saldaña’s bohemian, white midi or Olivia Rodrigo’s polkadot slip, to something more casual, like Bella Hadid’s red cardi and flare denim pairing, these street style looks are loaded with smart styling tips. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2025 This lightweight midi skirt is lightweight, breathable, and a breezy choice for exploring a new city. Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 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 6 Feb. 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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