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

Teresa Giudice Returns to Natural Curly Hair and Fans Are Having Flashbacks of Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 1 Aydin wore a white satin midi dress that replicated the 34-year-old musician’s 2024 Grammys ensemble. —Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024

Slip into it for a picnic or brunch, and let the bohemian vibes do all the talking. Find it on Amazon This Midi Dress Has Classic Lines Show off a timeless design with this midi dress, which has a flowy A-line skirt. —Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024

Think sleeveless midi dresses and kitten-heel sandals! —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 July 2024

Queen Letizia’s ensemble featured a bespoke asymmetrical midi dress by Mango in a neutral tone and a pair of white sandal heels by Boss. —Julia Teti, WWD, 15 July 2024

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

Geographical Definition

Midi

geographical name

Mi·​di mē-ˈdē 

the south of France bordering Spain to the south and Italy to the east