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
Keep scrolling to shop more maxi dresses, sandals, and tote bags inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow now. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 14 June 2025 With the promise of sunnier and warmer days ahead, flowy maxi dresses, one-piece swimsuits, and chic cover-ups topped everyone’s shopping lists. Venus Wong, Refinery29, 9 June 2025 Behind the hysteria is a multi-functional athleisure maxi skirt-dress duo from trendy sportswear brand Lululemon. Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 June 2025 The fashion designer wore a plunging silver metallic maxi dress with a thigh high slit at the hip. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 3 June 2025 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

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“Maxi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maxi. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

maxi

noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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