maxi

¹

[ mak-see ]

noun

, plural max·is.

1. maxiskirt.
2. a garment having a maxiskirt, as a coat.
3. of the length of a maxiskirt; having a maxiskirt.

maxi-

²

1. a combining form with the meanings “very large in comparison with others of its kind” ( maxi-budget; maxi-taxi ); “of great scope or intensity” ( maxi-devaluation; maxi-service ); (of clothing) “long, nearly ankle-length” ( maxicoat; maxiskirt ).

maxi

/ ˈmæksɪ /

adjective

1. 1. (of a garment) reaching the ankle
   2. ( as noun )

      she wore a maxi

   3. ( in combination )

      a maxidress

noun

1. a type of large racing yacht

Word History and Origins

Origin of maxi¹

1965–70; shortening of maxiskirt, or independent use of maxi-

Origin of maxi²

Shortening of maximal or maximum, by analogy with mini-

Word History and Origins

Origin of maxi¹

C20: shortened from maximum

Example Sentences

Featuring a color palette of soft neutrals with subtle pops of color, the standout pieces include a stunning multi-color swirl maxi dress, bold sexy knits, and matching sets.

From Essence.com

Beside the maxi pads and hair ties were six-inch stilettos and boxes of condoms.

From Washington Post

Tracksuits, breezy maxis and pajamas are only a couple of the styles flourishing over the past year.

From Ozy

Almost all of them—79%—fashion a makeshift tampon or maxi pad out of toilet paper.

From Fortune

Then Dicky shows up, looking for a maxi-length white leather dress for his Indian lady friend.

From The Daily Beast

But even Cressy has to dress up some times, and when she does its either a simple white or black long maxi, or a colorful print.

From The Daily Beast

I was wearing a rather huge, billowy Maxi skirt and I must have lost track of exactly where it all was while on loo.

From The Daily Beast

Written on the 2nd of March by the hand of your good and loyal father, Maxi.'

From Project Gutenberg

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