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 season, however, chunky lug-sole styles are the undeniable standout, pairing well with everything from modern workwear to modern midi dresses. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024 That will move the trend to a more sensual silhouette, along with less midi lengths and more mini styles. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024 Erivo flexed her fashion in a strapless emerald-green midi dress, adding a wide-brimmed hat for extra witchy drama. Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024 On October 18, Lively hit up the NY Food and Wine Festival dressed in various autumnal shades of green, pairing a chartreuse lace midi dress with dark green Christian Louboutin thigh-high boots, topping everything off with an oversized olive-toned cardigan. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for midi 

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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 5 Nov. 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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