mini

1 of 3

noun

ˈmi-nē 

plural minis

: something small of its kind: such as

a

: minicar

b

: miniskirt

c

: minicomputer

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

On one end of the dinner table, the star is seen with long, red hair with full glam makeup and a black mini dress. —Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2024

Elsewhere around the room, aspiring supermodels in low-slung jeans and body-con minis looked excited to catch a glimpse at runway legends Amber Valletta and Helena Christensen catching up in the corner. —Freya Drohan, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024

Adjective

Find it on Amazon This Mini Skirt Has a Hint of Edge Victoria Beckham’s wardrobe is synonymous with sleek, modern tailoring and this mini skirt is no exception. —Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024

Trader Joe’s viral mini tote bags will soon be back in stock. —Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2024

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

Phrases Containing mini

• mini-mart
• mini pill
• mini-stroke

Kids Definition

mini

1 of 2 noun

ˈmin-ē

: something small of its kind: as

a

: miniskirt

b

: minicomputer

mini-

2 of 2 combining form

: very small or short : miniature

minibike

miniskirt

Etymology

Combining form

derived by shortening from miniature