maxi

1 of 2

noun

plural maxis
: a long skirt, dress, or coat

maxi-

2 of 2

combining form

1
: extra long
maxiskirt
2
: extra large
maxi-problems

Examples of maxi in a Sentence

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Noun
Keep scrolling to see more of our picks for midi, maxi, and tea-length styles. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025 Pair it with a trendy trench coat, long-sleeve maxi dress, or a cozy sweater and jeans. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025 Complete your fall wardrobe with these cozy maxi, midi, and mini sweater dresses. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025 The minimalist maxi skirt and suede jacket are styled seamlessly together when paired with an extra-wide chocolate brown belt. Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for maxi

Word History

Etymology

Noun

maxi-

Combining form

extracted from maximum

First Known Use

Noun

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of maxi was in 1967

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“Maxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maxi. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

maxi

noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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