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

Yes, these stylish Clarks boots come up higher than your typical ankle boot, but the slouchy material gives them a more casual look that still works equally well with cropped culottes or midi skirts. — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

The set features a structured, halter-neck top paired with a high-volume midi skirt, and both feature a beige/off-white base that is completely covered in a bold, oversize black polka-dot pattern. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

How to Style It This fall look from Holmes expertly shows how to style a silk midi skirt for daytime. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026

Pairing them with sleek midi skirts creates a flattering, balanced silhouette—and swapping Diana’s ballet flats for knee-high boots gives the outfit a modern edge. — Nils Doose, Vogue, 29 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