midi

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈmi-dē 

: a dress, skirt, or coat that usually extends to the mid-calf

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

Find long-sleeve sweater dresses for everyday wear, midi dresses to pair with blazers at work, and sweatshirt dresses to stay cozy at home. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025

To me, a well-rounded closet would have a plain or pleated mini, a flouncy midi, a silky slip skirt (either midi or maxi), a pencil skirt (preferably leather), and a denim skirt. —Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 19 Dec. 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

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