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
Try the trend in this two-piece set that includes a slim-fitting sleeveless top and flowy midi skirt. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 7 July 2025 And yet, Johnson looked the picture of casual elegance in her little white bikini top and low-slung silk midi skirt with a dainty floral print, which retails for $328. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 July 2025 The casual, sleeveless top is juxtaposed with a fishtail-style midi skirt, adding an air of elegance to the stretchy set. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2025 Pretty Garden Midi Skirt With a higher hem in the front than the back, this midi skirt adds some eye-catching and fun style detailing. Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 4 July 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 11 Jul. 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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