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adjective · noun

midi

adj. · n.
US /ˈmidi/ UK /mˈɪdi/ mi·di UK spelling Midis

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    adj.describes a skirt, dress, or coat that ends halfway between your knee and your ankle.

    adj.denoting a garment with a hemline that falls to the mid-calf. Usually non-gradable.

    Simple

    She wore a floral midi dress to the summer wedding.

    In context

    The designer's spring collection focused heavily on midi skirts, moving away from the shorter hemlines of previous seasons.

    mid length
  2. 02 C1 Advanced Formal

    n.the southern part of France, known for its warm weather and beautiful landscapes.

    n.A geographical and cultural region comprising the southern part of France, generally those areas where Occitan was traditionally spoken.

    Simple

    We spent two weeks traveling through the Midi last summer.

    In context

    The unique light of the Midi has long served as a primary inspiration for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters.

    south of france

The recordings were converted into MIDI "piano roll" format, a digital representation that shows when notes are played and at what pitch.

Phys.org· 17 Aug 2026
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Level C2 · Proficiency
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