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

Mod minis from resort are juxtaposed by spring’s fluid, organic shapes and strong leather outerwear. —Talia Abbas, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025

Monaco wore a white halter neck mini dress and a veil that stopped around the middle of her back on their big day. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025

Adjective

Score everything from the famous professional stand mixer (in a mini version) to kitchen helpers, like food processors and hand blenders for less, with savings of up to 72 percent off. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025

Three takes later and White is satisfied, pumping arms skyward in a mini jig. —Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 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

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