mini

1 of 3

noun

ˈmi-nē How to pronounce mini (audio)
plural minis
Synonyms of mininext
: 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

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Noun
The three upstairs include a posh primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a mini-bar, a balcony with a hot tub, a separate office/exercise space, a large walk-in closet, and dual baths spotlighted by a steam shower. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 This time, Samuel opted for white, sporting a silk satin mini-dress with a boat neckline and a layered skirt. — Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
In the emerging markets, there’s recruitment at scale, thanks in part to mini-sized products and other different formats. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 If desk space is at a premium, Dell also has a solid line of mini desktops, with the Pro Micro Plus packing a lot of performance into a tiny box. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mini

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of mini was in 1960

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“Mini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mini. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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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

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