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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Noun
This cerulean one-shoulder midi dress is absolutely eye-catching. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 20 May 2025 In Paris, the ever-effortless Liya Kebede paired a black ruffled crop blouse with a slit midi skirt; a look that made a strong case for bohemian minimalism—yes, even in all black. Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 19 May 2025 The layered midi cut, a simple, layered shape that falls around the collarbone, is certainly cute enough to reach for in its own right. Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 9 May 2025 The waist of the dress featured subtle fabric ruching that transitioned to a flowing skirt with a midi length. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 May 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 24 May. 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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