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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This Farm Rio midi dress fits perfectly into the Cannes fashion scene, with its slightly more elegant appearance for enjoying an aperitif while watching the sun set by the water. Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025 Grace Karin Eyelet Maxi Dress with Pockets This maxi dress reminds me of Sarah Jessica Parker’s eyelet midi dress and Anne Hathaway’s eyelet maxi skirt. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025 The fit was minimal but purposeful, styled to play off the relaxed silhouette of her Misa Los Angeles midi dress. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025 In Laguna Beach, Calif., January Jones appeared at the 18th Annual SeaChange Summer Party in a black boat-neck midi dress. Catherine Santino, People.com, 29 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 20 Aug. 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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