maxi

1 of 2

noun

ˈmak-sē How to pronounce maxi (audio)
plural maxis
: a long skirt, dress, or coat

maxi-

2 of 2

combining form

1
: extra long
maxiskirt
2
: extra large
maxi-problems

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This baby-pink maxi has an adjustable neck strap and cascading ruffles along the bottom. — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026 The maxi comes with a slip to wear underneath the eyelet overlay, which can also be worn on its own as a beach cover-up. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 Dior, elsewhere, energized a black maxi with chartreuse mules. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026 Shop more wrap dresses below, including a polka-dot mini, a silky maxi, and a spaghetti-strap midi that’s at its lowest price in more than 90 days on Amazon. — Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026 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

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The first known use of maxi was in 1967

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maxi

noun
ˈmak-sē How to pronounce maxi (audio)
: a long skirt, dress, or coat
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