mini

\ ˈmi-nē

How to pronounce mini (audio)

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plural minis

Definition of mini

(Entry 1 of 3)

: something small of its kind: such as

c : minicomputer

mini

Definition of mini (Entry 2 of 3)

1 : small in relation to others of the same kind

2 : of short length or duration : brief

mini-

Definition of mini- (Entry 3 of 3)

: smaller or briefer than usual, normal, or standard minicourse minibus

Examples of mini in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Most episodes cover a different sports saga, with the exception of a few mini-series that dive deep into one person or topic. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, "The Best History Podcasts to Listen to Right Now," 31 July 2019 But Ring Fit Adventure also includes a mini-game mode and traditional guided exercise sets for those not interested in exploration or creature battles. — Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, "Nintendo’s weird exercise ring is used to control a Switch RPG," 12 Sep. 2019 Quentin Tarantino’s summer hit, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, might be coming to Netflix—as a mini-series. — Sangeeta Singh-kurtz, Quartzy, "All of these super long movies should just be TV miniseries," 9 Sep. 2019 In Tony Kushner’s play turned HBO mini-series, Angels in America, some doctors refused to work with dying AIDS patients, leaving them in dirty beds to be cared for by anyone brave enough to enter the ward. — Joelle Monique, The Hollywood Reporter, "How 'It: Chapter Two' Leaves Richie Tozier Behind," 7 Sep. 2019 Check the Friday newsletter for details on the timing of our mini-series. — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, "Hotline newsletter: TV selections coming, bowl projections, my top-25 ballot, poor ROI on head coaches and more," 6 Sep. 2019 The interior, a mini-series of bar and two dining rooms, channels the spare thinking of Japan and Denmark. — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, "In Richmond, two new enchanting reasons to drive and dine," 4 Sep. 2019 With all of its twists and turns, does the mini-series hold a candle to the 1994 original? — Ineye Komonibo, Marie Claire, "Will Mindy Kaling's 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' Have a Season 2?," 30 Aug. 2019 The Royals will lose an offday, flying from Baltimore late Wednesday night, arriving for a brief stay in Boston, playing their mini-game, then heading out to Detroit. — Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, "Suspended game meant logistical challenges for Red Sox," 21 Aug. 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective The Sunset, like much of San Francisco, is a mosaic: There are mini Sunset neighborhoods that are mostly Asian, and others that are mostly white, like the Inner Sunset around Ninth Avenue and the far Outer Sunset near the ocean. — Carl Nolte, SFChronicle.com, "There’s a San Francisco city — and a San Francisco county. Here’s where to see the county," 26 Oct. 2019 National City Pumpkin Station: This pumpkin patch is surrounded by both giant and mini slides, a Ferris wheel, train jumpee, skyfighter ride, a play center and petting zoo. — Carolina Gusman, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Your 2019 guide to pumpkin patches around San Diego County," 2 Oct. 2019 The kitchen, which features a grill and side burners, commercial sink, mini fridge and blender, was made possible by a matching grant campaign by Jeffrey and Nicole Goldberg of Boca Raton, who were inspired by the garden. — Sergio Carmona, sun-sentinel.com, "JARC embraces farm-to-table concept with outdoor kitchen," 12 July 2019 Our suite was thoughtfully furnished with nautical décor in the bedroom, a kitchenette nook with a mini-refrigerator and microwave and a high-top dining table. — Elaine Glusac, New York Times, "On California’s Lost Coast: Sea Lions, Surf and Squiggly Roads," 31 Aug. 2019 This Week In Heat Vision breakdown D23, which is essentially a mini Comic-Con put on by Disney, has been a key spot for big Marvel footage revelations. — Graeme Mcmillan, The Hollywood Reporter, "What Marvel Might Unveil at D23," 22 Aug. 2019 Find dishes like honey and fig saganaki and kataifi prawns, tomato fritters with a yogurt dill sauce, sheftelia meatballs with Greek slaw, and mini pita sandwiches with options of chicken, beef, Berkshire pork, Icelandic codfish or vegetarian. — Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, "Wood fired-cooking focused Good Fortune opens in Logan Square Thursday, plus more restaurant openings," 14 Aug. 2019 The mini Aussie has had no such pop culture flashpoint in recent history. — Eliza Brooke, Vox, "Mini Australian shepherds are the dogs of the moment.," 29 July 2019 Brownies, edible cookie dough and mini cinnamon rolls called Baby Buns round out the menu. — Ava Garcia, azcentral, "Vegan cinnamon rolls are coming to metro Phoenix. Here's when you can get one for $1," 8 July 2019

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