maxi

1 of 2

noun

plural maxis
: a long skirt, dress, or coat

maxi-

2 of 2

combining form

1
: extra long
maxiskirt
2
: extra large
maxi-problems

Examples of maxi in a Sentence

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Noun
For the occasion, Kate looked lively in a red floor-length Alexander McQueen coat over an army green jacket, a plaid maxi skirt, and brown suede boots. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025 The maxi dress is easy to move around in and flattering. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025 Mango Tiered Ruffle Cotton Maxi Dress This maxi dress is proof that an elevated outfit doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025 Once again there was a sense of the ‘70s (an era marked by Karl Lagerfeld at Chloé) permeating the collection with flouncy blouses styled with maxi skirts (a look that has skyrocketed to the top of my fall wishlist), crop tops, and mostly decorative statement belts. Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for maxi

Word History

Etymology

Noun

maxi-

Combining form

extracted from maximum

First Known Use

Noun

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of maxi was in 1967

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“Maxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maxi. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

maxi

noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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