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 perfect summer dress may exist in the form of this breezy midi style available at J.Crew. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024 Madewell Cap-sleeve V-neck Midi Dress $128 $50 Channel the 90’s this spring and summer with this effortless midi dress that’s practically begging to be added to your packing list no matter your next destination. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024 Find midi dresses to wear everywhere from the beach to outdoor soirées, a versatile mini bag, and other accessories to finish off your outfit. Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 7 May 2024 Ana Silky Midi Slip Dress Just like Holmes’ dress, this style from Amazon’s in-house brand The Drop has a V-neck, spaghetti straps, and midi length. Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 Free Assembly Cotton Sleeveless Square Neck Eyelet Midi Dress Free Assembly’s whimsical eyelet midi dress exudes charm. Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024 Rodrigo wore a lightweight white cotton midi dress, featuring a pattern of tiny orange flowers. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024 Pair it with skinny jeans and mules for an effortlessly chic look or a colorful, pleated midi skirt for a more elegant take. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024 Plus, polka dots have always been fair play in the fashion world: The distinguishable print has been worn by Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Katy Perry, as well as Jennifer Garner, who wore a polka-dot midi skirt to the Eras Tour last summer. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Midi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midi. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

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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