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
The Spanish royal wore a floral shirtdress from the designer’s CH Carolina Herrera label and a red midi dress for the 2024 Union of European Football Associations Championship Euro match, both occasions in July 2024. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 June 2025 Bow Strap midi dress: $139 (Nordstrom) This Petal & Pup Floret midi dress at Nordstrom offers a modern take on boho fashion with its subtle floral design, cute ladylike details and flattering cut. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025 Throw them on with joggers and a tee for active sightseeing days, or contrast with a breezy midi dress for an athleisure edge. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025 Her summer office uniform: A black midi dress in cotton or linen, black Mary Jane shoes and a belt. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 9 June 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 30 Jun. 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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