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
Trendy Queen Snug Crop Top Style this snug crop top with linen shorts and maxi skirts now, then wear it with wide-leg jeans and comfy leggings once the temperature drops. Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025 If your closet is missing a basic maxi to wear endlessly throughout your adventures, the now-$53 Mango Claus Eyelet Maxi Skirt is a must-have—and it’s made with a stretchy elastic waistband that’ll keep you comfy all day long. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025 The brand's collection features flowing maxi dresses, relaxed co-ord sets, and lightweight separates that layer beautifully and are all crafted from 100% natural fabrics. Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 But coming in at a more affordable price point — from a label that might not be the biggest household name — is the hottest dress of summer: an on-trend drop-waist maxi style from Faithfull the Brand. Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 30 July 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 5 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

maxi

noun
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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