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

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Noun
In Laguna Beach, Calif., January Jones appeared at the 18th Annual SeaChange Summer Party in a black boat-neck midi dress. Catherine Santino, People.com, 29 July 2025 If your summer calendar is packed with events that span outdoor weddings, baby showers, and more, this darling midi dress can easily be dressed up or down to fit the occasion. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 July 2025 The best camisoles come in to save the day during periods of intense heat in the summer — seamlessly pairing with Bermuda shorts, linen pants, and midi skirts while serving as a carte blanche of sorts for this season’s trending accessories like pendant necklaces. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 July 2025 Amazon’s summer fashion section is bursting with discounts on versatile linen pieces, including airy tops, trendy barrel pants, rompers, and midi dresses. Emily Weaver, People.com, 19 July 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 3 Aug. 2025.

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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