ˌse-mē,
-ˌmī,
-mi
1
a
: precisely half of:
(1)
: forming a bisection of
semidiameter
(2)
: being a usually vertically bisected form of (a specified architectural feature)
semidome
b
: half in quantity or value : half of or occurring halfway through a specified period of time
semiannual
semimonthly
compare bi-
2
3
a
: partial : incomplete
semiconsciousness
semidarkness
b
: having some of the characteristics of
semiporcelain
c
: quasi-
semigovernmental
semimonastic
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The 33-year-old Cho, who is also the creator of Kusikohc, a semi-finalist for the 2023 LVMH Prize, began his career in 2016 after graduating with a graphic design degree.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Heavy-duty trucks affected by the tariffs include various vehicles used in apparel supply chains, including tractor-trailer trucks, semi-trucks and delivery trucks.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
These faux linen drapes from NiceTown build on the versatility of semi-sheers with 16 color choices and both rod pocket and back tab installation options.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Africa did finally get its first semi-finalists in 2022, when Morocco surprised everyone to reach the final four.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The 33-year-old Cho, who is also the creator of Kusikohc, a semi-finalist for the 2023 LVMH Prize, began his career in 2016 after graduating with a graphic design degree.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Heavy-duty trucks affected by the tariffs include various vehicles used in apparel supply chains, including tractor-trailer trucks, semi-trucks and delivery trucks.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
These faux linen drapes from NiceTown build on the versatility of semi-sheers with 16 color choices and both rod pocket and back tab installation options.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for semi
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“Semi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semi. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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