mink

noun

ˈmiŋk 

plural mink or minks

1

: soft fur or pelt of the mink varying in color from white to dark brown

2

: either of two slender-bodied semiaquatic carnivorous mammals (Neogale vison of North America and Mustela lutreola of Eurasia) of the weasel family that have partially webbed feet, a rather short bushy tail, and a soft thick coat

Illustration of mink

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Examples of mink in a Sentence

a coat made of mink

women wearing expensive jewelry and minks

Recent Examples on the Web

They’re made of silk, mink or synthetic fibers and attach to the ends of your natural lashes. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025

As the disease appears in more mammals—such as sea lions in South America and minks in Europe and China—experts fear that the virus is adapting to better infect and spread among mammals. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025

The black velvet shoes featured a mink animal-free strap and are from Kandee Shoes. —Mikelle Street, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024

Faux mink fur throw blanket This faux mink fur throw blanket is a stunning centerpiece for any couch. —Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

mink

noun

ˈmiŋk 

plural mink or minks

: either of two flesh-eating mammals that resemble the related weasels, have a slender body, partly webbed feet, and a somewhat bushy tail, and live near water

also : the soft normally dark brown fur of a mink