midi

1 of 2

noun (1)

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)

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

Examples of midi in a Sentence

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Noun
Join me in recreating Holmes’ easy, polished spring ‘fit with similar midi skirts on Amazon, starting at just $14. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 The comprehensive wellbeing destination includes a hair and nail salon, and on the eighth floor there’s a discreet midi-spa, Medical Wellness by Hertitude Clinic, offering treatments from advanced cancer screening and botox to PRP hair restoration and IV infusions. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Sheer midi skirts in mesh or crochet are capturing the late summer vibe, as well as Pucci-print dresses and skirts. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Aug. 2025 Flouncy mini dresses, corduroy frocks, deep-colored midis, and even fall wedding guest dresses are some of my favorite outfits to style. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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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