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

As Gracie Abrams roamed the Greek Theatre stage Monday, the pit dwellers’ outstretched arms resembled flames licking the hem of her sheer black maxi skirt.

From Los Angeles Times

"To this day, Maxi still does this. However, Holly isn't there to open the door."

From BBC

Ms Trussler told the court how Holly's cat Maxi miaowed every morning to be let into her room.

From BBC

Maxi Kleber, who has been out since May 3 with a separated shoulder, returned to give Dallas another option inside.

From Seattle Times

Dallas’ Maxi Kleber didn’t return after spraining his right shoulder when he took a hard fall on a blocking foul against Amir Coffey on a drive in the first minute of the second quarter.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

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