a very long, usually ankle-length, skirt, dress, coat, etc.
Word origin
< maxi-
maxi- in American English
(ˈmæksi; ˈmæksɪ; ˈmæksə)
1.
maximum, very large, very long
maxicoat
2.
of greater scope, extent, etc. than usual or normal
used in nonce compounds, often hyphenated
maxi-power
Word origin
< maximum
maxi- in American English
prefix
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)
Word origin
[shortening of maximal or maximum, by analogy with mini-]
Examples of 'maxi' in a sentence
maxi
Take a tip from the catwalk and team your maxi skirts and dresses with layered jerseys and faux fur.
The Sun (2010)
Team tops with denim shorts, then pack your suitcase with a must-have maxi dress.
The Sun (2009)
Now, you do not know what a super maxi carrot is, do you?
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Don't get me wrong: the midi and the maxi are not effortless wears.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Wear one over your LBD, a classic mac or a new season maxi dress.