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

The hem of the dress was asymmetrical, going from micro mini on one side to maxi on the other. —Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 24 June 2024

Something Shiny and Short The only thing more ubiquitous than logo handbags in Hilton and Richie’s The Simple Life wardrobe is the sequined mini, both in skirt and dress form. —Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 12 June 2024

Adjective

In a hilarious moment during the segment, the actress got to flex her beauty skills by giving Short a mini makeover using Rare Beauty products. —Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024

The petal stilettos and the mini calfskin bucket bag were—in a stunning turn of events—also plucked from the Loewe showroom. —Daniel Rodgers, Glamour, 26 June 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