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

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Wear the maxi to a waterside wedding with flats and simple jewelry, or jazz it up for a more formal affair with strappy heels. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024 Other styles include a cotton poplin bubble hem maxi dress, drawstring cargo pants made with a cotton and linen blend and a crochet babydoll top made of cotton-modal fabric. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2024 Think a go-to black maxi skirt with a strapless top, or a minimalist dress in satin. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 June 2024 Courtesy of brand Courtesy of brand How to wear a flannel for an evening out Take a cut from Sarah Jessica Parker and pair a classic flannel with a sweeping maxi skirt and plaform sandals. Halie Lesavage, Glamour, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for maxi 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

maxi

noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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