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Definition of midi

midi

/ˈmɪd.i/
mi · di
Plural:midis
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• adjective

1

Of a skirt, dress, or coat: having a hemline that reaches to mid-calf, intermediate in length between a mini and a maxi.

Example

"She wore a pleated midi skirt paired with ankle boots to the autumn reception."

2

Of an appliance, stereo system, or commercial item: medium in size, positioned between miniature and full-sized models.

Example

"They installed a compact midi hi-fi system on the bookshelf in the study."

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• noun

1

A mid-calf-length skirt, dress, or coat.

Example

"Midis became a popular wardrobe staple for both office wear and casual outings."

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• Rhymes for midi

• Nearby Words

midge
midget
midget faded rattlesnake
midi
midiskirt
midland
midlander

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1960s from 'mid-' (middle) by analogy with 'mini' and 'maxi' to describe mid-calf hemlines.

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