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Definition of maxi

maxi

/ˈmæk.si/
max · i
Plural:maxis
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• adjective

1

Denoting a skirt, dress, or coat that reaches to the ankles or the floor.

Example

"She wore a floral maxi dress to the outdoor summer wedding."

2

Very large, long, or of maximum size or capacity.

Example

"The supermarket sells the detergent in a convenient maxi pack for large families."

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• noun

1

A skirt, dress, or coat that extends down to the ankles.

Example

"Ankle-length maxis became a popular fashion trend during the late 1960s and 1970s."

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• Rhymes for maxi

• Nearby Words

maw
mawkish
max
maxi
maxidress
maxilla
maxillaria

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1960s as a clipping of 'maximum', modeled directly on the earlier fashion term 'mini' and 'miniskirt'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maxi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maxi
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