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

The model was wearing a baby blue satin mini dress with separate panels at the breasts. —Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2025

Seconds later, the Australian model dropped her fur coat to the ground, revealing a completely nude mesh mini dress. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025

Adjective

Related Articles In a separate ad, Tan is seen modeling two summery looks from the collection and carrying a playful Baguette handbag emblazoned with cartoon motifs, including one that looks like a mini version of Tan himself. —Denni Hu, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025

The rollouts that are timed to his releases typically include creative elements ranging from mini films which key in on noteworthy figures. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025

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