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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

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Noun
From soft, under-$20 knits to budget-friendly satin midis (like this $20 Amazon option), the look is surprisingly easy to pull off. Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025 Styled by Elizabeth Stewart, Seyfried kept things refined, pairing the loafers with a collegiate-looking ensemble consisting of a baby blue button-up underneath a navy short-sleeve cardigan, finished with a coordinating pleated midi skirt. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
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 26 Nov. 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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