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

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

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