mini
1 of 3noun
ˈmi-nē 
plural minis
: something small of its kind: such as
a
: minicar
b
: miniskirt
c
: minicomputer
mini
2 of 3adjective
1
: small in relation to others of the same kind
2
: of short length or duration : brief
mini-
3 of 3combining form
: smaller or briefer than usual, normal, or standard
minicourse
minibus
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Joe Flint, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 The southernmost location of this seafood shack and sports bar mini-franchise debuted Aug. 31 inside the Shoppes at Ibis plaza, and is registered to co-owner Salvatore Zambito. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 This History mini-series debuted in 2012 and is readily streamed to this day. Rebecca Norris, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022 The 33-year-old actress is nominated for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for her portrayal of Anderson in the Hulu mini-series. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 His looks at Henderson came sparingly, largely at mini-camps and the occasional spring training game, but in getting to watch him daily in the past couple of weeks, Hyde has seen a similar approach, the same one Henderson showed in the minors. Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022 Before guests bid the evening adieu, everyone made sure to stash a Net-a-Porter x Le Dive matchbox in their back pocket or mini-bag. Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2022 Portman’s multi-block mini-city also included convention hotels like the Marriott Marquis and Hyatt Regency and the merchandise mart now known as AmericasMart. Zachary Hansen, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 But most veggies, like broccoli or carrots, will stay good in your mini-fridge for a week or two, max. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 For the premiere, Lyonne went all-out with a black Miu Miu mini dress trimmed with feathers and rocker-worthy circular sunglasses. Vogue, 6 Sep. 2022 The pop star stepped out on the MTV VMAs red carpet on her own in a stunning silver mini dress, without Alwyn, tonight. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2022 Kylie looked angelic in a white mini dress with loose, long sleeves that cinched at the wrist and matching white stilettos that showed off her thin anklet. Seventeen, 25 Aug. 2022 Despite being around all year, these mini-shark isopods randomly pick up in attacks. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 3 Sep. 2022 Long-putt competitions, chipping challenges, and neon glow-in-the-dark mini-golf entertained fans while some enjoyed $5 beers. Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd co-star in this mini series based upon an almost unbelievable true story. Amy Mackelden, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2022 This season, though, Dabo Swinney’s group looks poised for a sort of mini-Georgia campaign. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
In a 2020 mini-trial, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge found AMC’s profit-sharing agreement valid. Joe Flint, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 The southernmost location of this seafood shack and sports bar mini-franchise debuted Aug. 31 inside the Shoppes at Ibis plaza, and is registered to co-owner Salvatore Zambito. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 This History mini-series debuted in 2012 and is readily streamed to this day. Rebecca Norris, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022 The 33-year-old actress is nominated for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for her portrayal of Anderson in the Hulu mini-series. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 His looks at Henderson came sparingly, largely at mini-camps and the occasional spring training game, but in getting to watch him daily in the past couple of weeks, Hyde has seen a similar approach, the same one Henderson showed in the minors. Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022 Before guests bid the evening adieu, everyone made sure to stash a Net-a-Porter x Le Dive matchbox in their back pocket or mini-bag. Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2022 Portman’s multi-block mini-city also included convention hotels like the Marriott Marquis and Hyatt Regency and the merchandise mart now known as AmericasMart. Zachary Hansen, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 But most veggies, like broccoli or carrots, will stay good in your mini-fridge for a week or two, max. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 Adjective
That's probably why her exact $158 chiffon mini dress is nearly sold out in every size. Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 For the premiere, Lyonne went all-out with a black Miu Miu mini dress trimmed with feathers and rocker-worthy circular sunglasses. Vogue, 6 Sep. 2022 The pop star stepped out on the MTV VMAs red carpet on her own in a stunning silver mini dress, without Alwyn, tonight. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2022 Kylie looked angelic in a white mini dress with loose, long sleeves that cinched at the wrist and matching white stilettos that showed off her thin anklet. Seventeen, 25 Aug. 2022 Despite being around all year, these mini-shark isopods randomly pick up in attacks. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 3 Sep. 2022 Long-putt competitions, chipping challenges, and neon glow-in-the-dark mini-golf entertained fans while some enjoyed $5 beers. Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2022 Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd co-star in this mini series based upon an almost unbelievable true story. Amy Mackelden, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2022 This season, though, Dabo Swinney’s group looks poised for a sort of mini-Georgia campaign. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
mini-
prefix
: very short or small
mini 1 of 2
noun
as in car
a very small automobile Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- car
- auto
- compact
- coupé
- coupe
- intermediate
- motor vehicle
- bus
- automobile
- subcompact
- limousine
- convertible
- motorcar
- wheels
- minicar
- machine
- jitney
- wagon
- sedan
- motor
- minibus
- hatchback
- coach
- minivan
- woodie
- sports car
- omnibus
- woody
- horseless carriage
- van
- hybrid
- hardtop
- notchback
- stock car
- station wagon
- cream puff
- microbus
- town car
- crate
- muscle car
- fastback
- V-8
- ragtop
- land yacht
- SUV
- jalopy
- sport-utility vehicle
- roadster
- junker
- tin lizzie
- turbocar
- gas-guzzler
- touring car
- phaeton
- beater
- flivver
- clunker
mini
2 of 2adjective
as in micro
Synonyms & Similar Words
- micro
- miniature
- model
- petite
- baby
- smallish
- dwarf
- pocket
- pygmy
- small
- diminutive
- minikin
- elfin
- tiny
- pocket-sized
- wee
- teeny
- pocket-size
- little
- bitty
- microscopic
- teensy
- atomic
- bitsy
- half-pint
- microminiature
- weeny
- dinky
- Lilliputian
- minuscule
- little bitty
- infinitesimal
- itty-bitty
- itsy-bitsy
- pint-sized
- weensy
- teeny-weeny
- puny
- microscopical
- dwarfish
- pint-size
- teensy-weensy
- minute
- undersized
- scrubby
- insignificant
- undersize
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- giant
- monster
- gigantic
- massive
- huge
- mammoth
- large
- cosmic
- colossal
- planetary
- enormous
- monstrous
- titanic
- monumental
- jumbo
- big
- major
- heroic
- tremendous
- mountainous
- great
- grand
- immense
- oversized
- prodigious
- elephantine
- astronomical
- super
- extensive
- substantial
- astronomic
- oversize
- cosmical
- sizeable
- sizable
- bulky
- heroical
- herculean
- good
- bumper
- considerable
- handsome
- gross
- hefty
- whopping
- overgrown
- outsized
- largish
- hulking
- outsize
- goodly
- monolithic
- towering
- imposing
- majestic
- grandiose
- formidable
- lofty
- stupendous
- king-size
- king-sized
- overscale
- infinite
- staggering
- whacking
- overscaled
- vast
- voluminous
- cavernous
- boundless
- immeasurable
- vasty