always used before a noun
: very small : tiny
a collection of miniature books
a miniature tea set
a miniature camera
The little boy looks like a miniature version of his father.
a miniature poodle [=a poodle that is bred to be smaller than normal; a poodle breed that is smaller than the normal breed]
plural miniatures
: a very small sculpture, portrait, or painting
She collects porcelain miniatures.
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“Miniature.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/miniature. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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