mi

¹ American  

[mee] / mi /

noun

Music.

1. the syllable used for the third tone of a diatonic scale.

2. (in the fixed system of solmization) the tone E.

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MI ² American  

abbreviation

1. Michigan (approved especially for use with zip code).

2. minimally invasive; minimal invasive.

3. myocardial infarction.

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mi. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. mile; miles. Also mi

2. mill; mills.

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M.I. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. Military Intelligence.

2. Mounted Infantry.

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mi. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. mile

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MI ² British  

abbreviation

1. Michigan

2. Military Intelligence

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mi ³ British  

/ miː /

noun

1. music (in tonic sol-fa) the third degree of any major scale; mediant

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mi Scientific  

1. Abbreviation of mile

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Etymology

Origin of mi

First recorded in 1520–30; gamut

Example Sentences

“We will stay here in Toledo, mi niña, so when Benvenida returns, she will have a place to stay.”

From Literature

“I’m really happy mi Carlitos is with me now,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times

The menu is packed with Vietnamese classics, from banh mi to pho, alongside many other dishes.

From Salon

This was despite her explaining that in Dominican culture terms like “mi vida,” “mi amor” and “babe” are common terms of endearment, and asking if it was OK that she use them.

From Los Angeles Times

“My absolute favorite is Ca Com, the banh mi shop from the Anchovy team. They break down whole pigs in their hatted kitchen next door to make the jungle sausage in my favorite order.”

From Salon