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
Open Edit Luxe Sculpt Maxi Skirt Knit maxi skirts are a surefire way to transition the warm-weather staple piece into the fall and winter. Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 Laura Dern then stepped out in a pink one late this September, while some celebs have sported twists on the classic style with sleeveless sweaters, maxi dresses, and turtleneck crop tops. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 Women can dress up like the classic Cantina, starting with a floral crown or headband made from fake flowers or marigolds, paired up with a maxi dress in black or white lace. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The singer and entrepreneur opted for a chunky wool knit maxi dress complete with a hoodie and a two-way asymmetrical zipper. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024 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

Dictionary Entries Near maxi

Cite this Entry

“Maxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maxi. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

maxi

noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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