midi

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈmi-dē 

plural midis

: a dress, skirt, or coat that usually extends to the mid-calf

… a hot pink dress is the ultimate style statement. From flattering midis to glam evening numbers, I've found the best pieces to shop now.

—Hollie Brotherton

—often used before another noun

a midi skirt/dress

a midi hemline

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

There are also midi-skirts in earth tones, wide-leg trousers and skirts with asymmetric hems. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

If your fall calendar includes a few nicer outings, grab this long-sleeve midi dress in a rich burgundy shade. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

Sweeney, 28, opted for a lace midi with a square neckline and flouncy sleeves, accessorizing with a black envelope clutch, a gold Cartier watch, and one of the jeweler’s iconic Love bangles. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026

For your 9-to-5, try them with a button-up shirt and trousers, then pair them with a midi dress and cardigan or a cashmere crewneck, jeans, and trench coat on weekends for a welcome dose of juxtaposition. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026

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