micro

1 of 2

adjective

mi·​cro ˈmī-(ˌ)krō 

1

: very small

especially : microscopic

2

: involving minute quantities or variations

micro

2 of 2

noun

plural micros

1

: microcomputer

2

: microprocessor

Examples of micro in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads. —Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2025

This new platform – Israel’s first of its kind — will be building on the surge of micro dramas that have become a cultural phenomenon in China, tapping into the dramatic shift in viewing habits. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 July 2025

Noun

Highlights include a 100 percent cotton V-neck tunic, barrel jean and mid-rise micro short in an orange peel medium wash. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025

Wirtz is focused more on the micro, with delicate touches and deft flicks, compared to Szoboszlai’s macro traits of energy and power. —David Ornstein, New York Times, 13 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

independent use of micro-

Noun

by shortening

First Known Use

Adjective

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1971, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing micro

• micro-grid
• micro-mobility
• micro-RNA

Rhymes for micro

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

micro

adjective

mi·​cro

ˈmī-krō

: microscopic sense 3

Medical Definition

micro

adjective

mi·​cro ˈmī-(ˌ)krō 

1

: very small

especially : microscopic

2

involving minute quantities or variations