mini

1 of 3

noun

plural minis
: something small of its kind: such as
a
b

mini

2 of 3

adjective

1
: small in relation to others of the same kind
2
: of short length or duration : brief

mini-

3 of 3

combining form

: smaller or briefer than usual, normal, or standard
minicourse
minibus

Examples of mini in a Sentence

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Noun
The Irish actress wore an off-the-shoulder mini dress with a folded neckline and flared skirt, adding black tights and black knee-high boots. Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 For those who like to indulge, the in-room mini bar offers a diverse selection of beverages, including the Seychelles' national spirit: Takamaka rum. Jason Chau, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
To clean Belgian or mini waffle iron plates, wrap the pointy end of a chopstick in a damp paper towel and use it to wipe away batter and oil residue. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025 The vulnerability impacts a wide range of Apple devices, including: iPhone XS and later iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and late-r, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later and iPad mini 5th generation and later. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mini

Word History

Etymology

Noun

mini-

Combining form

miniature

First Known Use

Noun

1960, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1963, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mini was in 1960

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“Mini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mini. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

mini

1 of 2 noun
ˈmin-ē
: something small of its kind: as
a

mini-

2 of 2 combining form
: very small or short : miniature
minibike
miniskirt
Etymology

Combining form

derived by shortening from miniature

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