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 bespoke chiffon midi dress features a subtle leopard print, long sleeves and a ruffled neckline. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

The funnel-neck coat remained a key style for the season, too iterated on in midi and maxi lengths at Gucci and Tory Burch. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Pumps, ankle-strap heels, mules, booties, and even mesh styles—heels are the go-to choice to pair with black midi skirts for an elegant look. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026

Macy’s has barrel-leg pants and pencil midi skirts that look just as elevated as Dion’s. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 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