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

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Petite shoppers understand the struggles of shopping for dresses all too well: mini dresses fall awkwardly below the knee, midi dresses puddle at the ankles, maxi dresses drag on the floor, and sleeves require constant cuffing. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025 Maxi dresses, midi styles, and more effortless summer-to-fall dresses for moms. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 20 Aug. 2025 Some of her most iconic dresses, like this striped floral midi dress with its striped cotton poplin shirt and full skirt featuring a bold colorful print, are reminiscent of the Caribbean, reminding me of Jean’s cultural heritage as half Haitian. Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025 Jenner, 28, was dressed in a black cutout, high waist pencil skirt dress, and matching black pumps while Hadid, also 28, sported a black midi dress, with pointy stilettos and a black Valentino Panthea bag. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 14 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 28 Aug. 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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