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

Find public access at High Falls County Park, a 46-acre recreation area complete with boat launches, campsites, playgrounds, picnic tables, mini golf, basketball and volleyball courts, and a fishing pier. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025

Chase Sui Wonders looks so chic in a black mini dress as she is seen out on the town in Chelsea, New York City on July 28. —Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025

Adjective

Not only does the launch include versatile summer styles, such as mini and maxi dresses, pointelle sweater vests, and sandals, but our favorite pieces are all under $40. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 24 July 2025

The new alternate helmet is also available in mini, replica, and authentic form. —Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025

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

Rhymes for mini

• finny
• ginny
• jinny
• minnie
• ninny
• pinnae
• skinny
• spinney
• swinney
• tinny
• whinny
• winnie

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