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

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The actress wore a red leather midi dress, leopard-print heels and a blunt-cut fringe. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024 This white denim midi dress feels chic and elegant but with a fun and flirty open-back design to show off a little skin. Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2024 Jil Sander Goji handle soft bag Acne Studios cropped biker jacket Saloni Kilt pleated midi skirt H&M jersey headbands The Transitional Color Palette Here is another example of burgundy’s strength with blue and white—this time with a deep navy coat and a crisp white knee-length skirt. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2024 Keep scrolling to shop more good, er great, buys, including a denim midi skirt that looks similar to the one Jennifer Lawrence wore, before our exclusive code expires on Thursday, March 7 at 11:59 p.m. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 Try this checker print midi dress with more than 1,200 perfect ratings. Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2024 Items available to check out range from kitchen equipment, including cake pans and a hot pot grill, to creative devices like a sewing machine and midi keyboard. Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024 Find it on Amazon Go for Chic in This Satin Midi Skirt Get a slinky feel and vibe from this satin midi skirt that pairs perfectly with knee-high boots for the winter season. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024 Ladylike dressing is all about the elevated wardrobe essential, but with a feminine twist–think polished midi skirts, seriously chic cashmere sweaters, barely-there pumps, and elegant finishing touches like a leather timepiece or reimagined pearl necklace. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Midi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midi. Accessed 29 Mar. 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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