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
Everything in the collection costs less than $30, including midi dresses and capri pants, with items starting at just $15. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024 And for all your summertime adventures, be sure to check out this versatile denim midi dress, which is a whopping 75 percent off thanks to the double discount. Rachel Simon, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 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 1 Jun. 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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