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 latter is boosted with a free mini That Star Filter Complexion Booster - Warm Bronze as well as Dry Brush with the first order. —Jackie Fields, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

After all, a corset paired with a full ball gown skirt can easily transform into a chic top when worn with a party-ready mini or tailored pants. —Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024

Adjective

Likewise, the display remains the same mini LED Liquid Retina XDR panel, displaying 3,456 by 2,234 pixels at up to 120Hz using Apple’s ProMotion variable-refresh-rate technology. —PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024

Everyone from celebrities to teens seems to be wearing these mini chestnut-colored boots right now. —Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 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