plural minis
1
: small in relation to others of the same kind
2
: of short length or duration : brief
: smaller or briefer than usual, normal, or standard
minicourse
minibus
Examples of mini in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
Meta has been toying with the idea of developing new wearable devices, including earbuds enhanced with artificial intelligence and mini cameras.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
The Dallas Cowboys took care of a little business before beginning a two-day mini camp on Friday.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2024
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
This black, floral Selkie organza mini dress with oversized ruffle straps is available in sizes ranging from XXS to 6X and costs $275.
—Adrienne Roberts, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Larry Busacca / Getty Images Queen Bey's younger sister also made the list for the 2015 Met Gala with a head-scratching mini dress.
—Renee Anderson, CBS News, 4 May 2024
Pine View School Pine View, located in Osprey and operated by Sarasota County Schools, offers traditional learning mixed with independent study, mini course and ungraded classes.
—Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
EW.com, 18 May 2024
The mini version is made from solid oak and woven paper cord and involved more that 100 production steps to produce.
—Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
Shoppers are also gravitating toward this castle play set with mini Cinderella and Belle dolls.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Often as not, the actress bursts in mini gallop through the apartment’s small space, around the couch (which doubles as her bed), on her knees in the kitchen floor and breathlessly animated in engaging with her obstinate daughter.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 13 May 2024
To help researchers study heart development and complications in pregnancy, our team of biomedical engineers and cardiovascular scientists have spent the past several years trying to create the next best thing: mini human hearts in the lab.
—Aitor Aguirre, The Conversation, 10 May 2024
Customers can also get all three of the flavors in a mini 8-pack, delivered fresh daily to select retailers.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Poulsbo If Leavenworth is like a mini Bavaria, then Poulsbo is a mini Norway.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
The Kardashians star added a matching lace mini skirt and ivory Vivienne Westwood mini handbag to complete the fairy-tale look.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Noun
On Friday, May 17, Gomez made a chic arrival in France ahead of her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival wearing white knit peplum mini dress by Self-Portrait (available now for $495) and white-and-black slingback Roger Vivier pumps.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
Meta has been toying with the idea of developing new wearable devices, including earbuds enhanced with artificial intelligence and mini cameras.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
The Dallas Cowboys took care of a little business before beginning a two-day mini camp on Friday.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2024
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
This black, floral Selkie organza mini dress with oversized ruffle straps is available in sizes ranging from XXS to 6X and costs $275.
—Adrienne Roberts, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Larry Busacca / Getty Images Queen Bey's younger sister also made the list for the 2015 Met Gala with a head-scratching mini dress.
—Renee Anderson, CBS News, 4 May 2024
Pine View School Pine View, located in Osprey and operated by Sarasota County Schools, offers traditional learning mixed with independent study, mini course and ungraded classes.
—Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
Adjective
Entertainment Weekly is keeping a running tally of total charity money raised by each queen, who's winning the most maxi and mini challenges, who has the most Benefactress Badges, and which queen is blocked each week (and which of her sisters did the deed).
—EW.com, 18 May 2024
The mini version is made from solid oak and woven paper cord and involved more that 100 production steps to produce.
—Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
Shoppers are also gravitating toward this castle play set with mini Cinderella and Belle dolls.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Often as not, the actress bursts in mini gallop through the apartment’s small space, around the couch (which doubles as her bed), on her knees in the kitchen floor and breathlessly animated in engaging with her obstinate daughter.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 13 May 2024
To help researchers study heart development and complications in pregnancy, our team of biomedical engineers and cardiovascular scientists have spent the past several years trying to create the next best thing: mini human hearts in the lab.
—Aitor Aguirre, The Conversation, 10 May 2024
Customers can also get all three of the flavors in a mini 8-pack, delivered fresh daily to select retailers.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Poulsbo If Leavenworth is like a mini Bavaria, then Poulsbo is a mini Norway.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
The Kardashians star added a matching lace mini skirt and ivory Vivienne Westwood mini handbag to complete the fairy-tale look.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
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“Mini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mini. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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