micro

1 of 2

adjective

mi·​cro ˈmī-(ˌ)krō How to pronounce micro (audio)
1
: very small
especially : microscopic
2
: involving minute quantities or variations

micro

2 of 2

noun

plural micros

Examples of micro in a Sentence

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Adjective
Fuentes says there'll still be lots of room for micro accents with magnetics, ombres, chromes, and glitters. Raquel Reichard, refinery29.com, 23 Jan. 2025 Jay Harris Bergvall’s influence continues to grow Among the micro issues this season, Lucas Bergvall’s development is among the most positive — and this was another fine night for him. Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
Adventure farther with High Valley Transit, which offers free micro and bus transit throughout Summit and Wasatch counties. Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2024 It’s composed of soft foam layers, micro coils near the top, and support coils near the base. Rachel Tavel, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for micro 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

independent use of micro-

Noun

by shortening

First Known Use

Adjective

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1971, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of micro was in 1923

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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micro. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

micro

adjective
mi·​cro
ˈmī-krō

Medical Definition

micro

adjective
mi·​cro ˈmī-(ˌ)krō How to pronounce micro (audio)
1
: very small
especially : microscopic
2
involving minute quantities or variations

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