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

When Apple released the iPod mini, one of its most successful products ever, Foxconn — and an army of Chinese workers — went above and beyond in proving their capabilities to deliver huge volumes of high-quality gadgets at low cost. —Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 June 2025

Meanwhile, Ramon was the only one in a dress and open-toed shoes, opting for an off-the-shoulder yellow mini dress and beige Louboutin heels. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 June 2025

Adjective

This patriotic gathering parades down Donnelly Street, bringing together over 70 local organizations to celebrate with costumes, antique cars, mini vehicles, and even animals. —Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 June 2025

With her chubby cheeks and gummy smile, the stylish infant even clutched a mini LV handbag in her tiny hand. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 June 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

Rhymes for mini

• finny
• ginny
• jinny
• minnie
• ninny
• pinnae
• skinny
• spinney
• swinney
• tinny
• whinny
• winnie

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