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
The majority of the new Uniqlo : C collection consists of neutrals, but a refreshing pop of color comes from its red-orange options across several styles, including the midi dress above. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 20 Feb. 2025 Consider a ruffled gown from Rixo, which would look so chic teamed with a modern wedge, or, go the demure route with Zimmerman's sweet V-neck midi. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025 Levi’s jeans, denim shorts, and midi skirts are marked down, too. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025 Dark wash midi skirts and long-line denim jackets were also seen. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 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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