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
Smart Modes That Support Daily Routines Central to the appeal of this ductless mini split is its intuitive approach to climate control and energy use. Jon Stojan, USA Today, 13 May 2025 Her mini wore a mint green ski suit with red ski goggles, stealing the moment. Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The collection, which includes colorful drinkware (and adorable mini cold cup key chains) in five iconic FARM Rio prints, made its debut at stores nationwide on May 13. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 May 2025 The boy band has also released three mini albums in the past three years: FML, Seventeenth Heaven and Spill the Feels, which reached Nos. 2, 2 and 5 on the chart, respectively. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 May 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 17 May. 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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