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
Rodrigo wore a lightweight white cotton midi dress, featuring a pattern of tiny orange flowers. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024 Pair it with skinny jeans and mules for an effortlessly chic look or a colorful, pleated midi skirt for a more elegant take. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024 Plus, polka dots have always been fair play in the fashion world: The distinguishable print has been worn by Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Katy Perry, as well as Jennifer Garner, who wore a polka-dot midi skirt to the Eras Tour last summer. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024 The spin on the Canadian tuxedo featured a denim jacket with golden buttons and a matching midi skirt. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024 Formal-leaning dresses with a midi length are also great for cocktail parties, like the Ihot Women's V-Neck Midi Dress and PrettyGarden Women's One-Shoulder Ruched Midi Dress from Amazon. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2024 Just a few weeks after Penélope Cruz and Selena Gomez debuted midi bobs, which many stylists consider to be the haircut of the year, the actor debuted her own take on the trending midlength bob. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024 Last night, the duo attended the issue launch in coordinating midis, which had been plucked from the Erdem’s pre-fall 2024 tribute to Maria Callas. Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024 Belle Poque Vintage Denim Skirt, $38 with coupon For those looking for more of a subtle flare, consider this midi skirt that’s available at Amazon. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 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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