maxi

1 of 2

noun

ˈmak-sē 

plural maxis

: a long skirt, dress, or coat

maxi-

2 of 2

combining form

1

: extra long

maxiskirt

2

: extra large

maxi-problems

Examples of maxi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Dern isn’t the only one who wore paisley recently, either, as Kate Hudson rocked a paisley maxi skirt and Kelly Clarkson donned a paisley button-down shirt. —Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025

Petite shoppers understand the struggles of shopping for dresses all too well: mini dresses fall awkwardly below the knee, midi dresses puddle at the ankles, maxi dresses drag on the floor, and sleeves require constant cuffing. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025

This maxi dress has a 4.4-star rating on Amazon with over 14,000 reviews from shoppers who have worn it for various occasions, including anniversary photos, family photos, weddings, and more. —Katrina Cossey, Parents, 20 Aug. 2025

It can be fully covered, too—a high neckline, long sleeves, a maxi dress that proves tailoring and structure can be just as alluring as skin. —Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

maxi-

Combining form

extracted from maximum

First Known Use

Noun

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for maxi

• taxi
• waxy
• epitaxy

Kids Definition

maxi

noun

ˈmak-sē 

: a long skirt, dress, or coat