maxi

1 of 2

noun

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

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Noun
Pair it with relaxed trousers on the plane or tuck it into a maxi skirt for a breezy, Euro-summer look. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025 Wear this crinkle gauze maxi skirt as a cover-up to the beach, with a tank top and blazer to the office, or with a graphic T-shirt and sneakers. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 9 July 2025 Best Amazon Outlet Prime Day Fashion Deals Update your summer wardrobe with a few new pieces for the season, including Levi’s shorts, stylish sandals, and comfortable maxi dresses up to 50% off. Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025 His creations include a reversed denim jacket dismantled and reassembled; a fringe dress made from 18 black shirts knotted together; and a patchwork maxi dress made from six blue and black shirts, all selected and purchased from vendors. Ezreen Benissan, Essence, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for maxi

Word History

Etymology

Noun

maxi-

Combining form

extracted from maximum

First Known Use

Noun

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of maxi was in 1967

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“Maxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maxi. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

maxi

noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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