Definition of mini
plural minis
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This eminently forgettable ensemble drama continues the current mini-trend of drawing film titles from old Paul Simon songs that play out full-length in the film.
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The emissaries handed out Hacky Sacks (first licensed by Wham-O in 1983; legally required to be present for Phish to perform) and talked to concertgoers about how to master the mini-sphere.
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Opportunities to ride horses and pan for gold offer imaginative participants the chance to travel back in time. Inflatable bounce houses and mini-golf,
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Local doctors will handle most buprenorphine prescriptions, and in some towns, a mini-methadone program may set up shop.
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Ten games were called using a high-tech electronic bingo system with a large lighted board, and bonus mini-games were inserted in between to add to the fun.
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In Glendale, more than a dozen block parties have been scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. The parties will feature safety demonstrations, cookouts and mini-festivals.
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From Stranger Things to Nintendo's upcoming mini-Super Nintendo, getting retro style in a new shiny format is a trend.
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Weinstein then decided to put together her own Holocaust curriculum — using mini-lectures, videos, PowerPoint slides and hands-on artwork — to create presentations that would better catch the attention of her peers.
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Origin and Etymology of mini
Definition of mini
1
:small in relation to others of the same kind
2
:of short length or duration :brief
Recent Examples of mini from the Web
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Our final tasting was a tangy tomato pie with tomato jam, corn, and goat cheese in a mini pie shell.
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One night will be dedicated to a celebration of devotional music created by Alice Coltrane, and another to a mini-fest within the fest celebrating heavy metal of Mexico.
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Each surface is adjustable horizontally and vertically; toast buns up top while cheese melts on burgers down below, or rotate one surface away from heat entirely and turn it into a mini prep station.
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Sean Spicer certainly had a memorable and noteworthy run as White House press secretary, including reportedly stealing a mini fridge, hiding in the bushes, tweeting out his own Twitter password, and eventually resigning.
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Waiting it out: Division points leader Matt Clemens ended a mini-slump in the second Mid-American feature with his third win of the season.
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Laser tag, go karts, mini golf, arcade games. $6 per game.
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While the contents of one cup in a muffin tin probably won't get you there, a serving size can be two or three muffins (or even four, depending on how mini-fied the recipe is).
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Laser tag, go karts, mini golf, arcade games. $6 per game. 502- 253-9700.
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First Known Use of mini
1963
mini-
combining form
Definition of mini-
:smaller or briefer than usual, normal, or standard
- minicourse
- minibus
Origin and Etymology of mini-
miniature
MINI Defined for English Language Learners
mini-
combining form
Definition of mini- for English Language Learners
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: smaller or shorter than usual or normal
MINI Defined for Kids
mini-
prefix
Definition of mini- for Students
:very short or small
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