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.

Examples of minor in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 20-year-old musician is set to become the first student to graduate with a minor in mariachi from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, one of the only universities in the country to offer such a niche specialization. — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

The polling situation was similarly unfavorable to Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 and 2018 elections, but relatively minor in comparison with the disparity in tonight's electoral results. — David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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