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 MacBook and Mac mini have traditionally avoided the iPhone's rainbow of color options, usually sticking to sedate bare metal and gray or silver finishes. —Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024

Sweet Potato Casserole Bundle: Buy a 29-ounce can of Bruce’s yams and a 2-pound bag of Clover Valley brown sugar, then get a free 10-ounce bag of Kraft mini marshmallows. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024

Adjective

The evening also included a mini Spring Awakening reunion, with original cast members Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, Lauren Pritchard and Gideon Glick coming together to support former costar Gallagher Jr. and director Michael Mayer, who helmed both the 2006 musical and Swept Away. —Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024

Drinking out of mini ceramic shot glasses with their miniature shoe boxes tops off the trip with a souvenir to remember. —Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 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