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

Shipka arrived to the bash with close pal Lukas Gage, who picked up a Don Julio 1942 mini cocktail on his way in. —Melody Chiu, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024

That meant players had to figure out how to store a dozen or more plastic takeout containers in only a hotel mini fridge. —Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024

Adjective

Appearing on Reverie by Caroline Hu’s Spring Summer 25 runway, the mini capsule features two products: a model showcased the floral phone case and an oversized bow mobile phone grip stand complimenting Caroline’s signature romantic dresses. —Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Food: More than just an indoor mini golf course, Puttshack Louisville offers a variety of happy hour food deals and specialty cocktails for the holidays. —Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 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