minor in

verb

minored in; minoring in; minors in
US
: to have (a specified second subject of study) in addition to a main subject
In college, she majored in chemistry and minored in biology.

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In a move intended to draw in more voters, the measure would also place a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in the state Constitution. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 In recent years, Spelman has added majors and minors in documentary filmmaking, photography, data science, refugee studies and gaming. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026 The actress graduated from the city’s premier performing arts high school, with a major in drama and a minor in effortlessly polished street style. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026 Rutter was ruled out at Coventry for the fourth match running by an injury more minor in nature than those suffered by Kostoulas’ countryman Stefanos Tzimas and Evan Ferguson. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minor in

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“Minor in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20in. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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