midi

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈmi-dē 

plural midis

: a dress, skirt, or coat that usually extends to the mid-calf

… a hot pink dress is the ultimate style statement. From flattering midis to glam evening numbers, I've found the best pieces to shop now.

—Hollie Brotherton

—often used before another noun

a midi skirt/dress

a midi hemline

MIDI

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈmi-dē 

: an electronic standard used for the transmission of digitally encoded music

Examples of midi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The tiered skirt featured a midi-length, high-low design that reached right above her ankles, delivering a clear view of her shoes. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Here, the silhouette gets a modern update with soft draping for a firmly 21st-century look—Cos’s fluid midi keeps the design sleek, while Zara's version adds a sash at the hip for a more dramatic take. — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

The case concerns the French Impressionist’s canvas Darse de pêche et bassin Duquesne, Dieppe, après-midi ensoleillée (Fishing dock and Duquesne basin, Dieppe, sunny afternoon), 1902, showing the port city in western France. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Slip them on with a black midi dress for an outfit that’s equal parts chic and comfortable. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for midi

• beady
• greedy
• guidi
• needy
• reedy
• seedy
• speedy
• tweedy
• weedy
• unready

Geographical Definition

Midi

geographical name

Mi·​di mē-ˈdē 

the south of France bordering Spain to the south and Italy to the east