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

Free mini golf this weekend at Cranbrook Celebrate National Miniature Golf Day and Mother’s Day at Cranbrook on the Green, inspired by the art and design of Cranbrook’s rich heritage. —Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024

On May 1, businessman Sacha Tanha shared a snap of the couple’s night out in Sin City, in which Swift traded her green gala gown for a $3,030 shimmery off-the-shoulder black mini dress from Alaïa. —Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 8 May 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