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
All suites feature walk-in closets, mini kitchens, marble bathrooms, and pillowtop mattresses. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Outside of the city’s downtown and midtown business districts, there exists one Home Depot, two full-sized Meijer locations and a Meijer mini-market within the city. — Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
How about the little things, like the mini bar, or the shower goodies? — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 For the more mellow, there are chairlift rides up and down for scenic views, hiking, a mini mining experience and even a mini golf course. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 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

Phrases Containing mini

Rhymes for mini

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“Mini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mini. Accessed 5 Aug. 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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