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
Treasure & Bond’s new arrivals, like floral maxi dresses and pastel quilted jackets, look ready to take on casual spring events. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 26 Feb. 2025 Denim maxi skirts were worn cropped and long jackets. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Feb. 2025 Or, wear Altuzarra’s Kinski maxi skirt with leather mules and an oversized sweater. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025 The couple, who wed in July 2021 after having rescheduled their nuptials due to the COVID-19 outbreak, announced their exciting baby news in March, with Howey showing off her bump in a brown maxi dress. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 6 Feb. 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 5 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

maxi

noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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