plural minis
1
: small in relation to others of the same kind
2
: of short length or duration : brief
: smaller or briefer than usual, normal, or standard
minicourse
minibus
Examples of mini in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024
On May 1, businessman Sacha Tanha shared a snap of the couple’s night out in Sin City, in which Swift traded her green gala gown for a $3,030 shimmery off-the-shoulder black mini dress from Alaïa.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
This black, floral Selkie organza mini dress with oversized ruffle straps is available in sizes ranging from XXS to 6X and costs $275.
—Adrienne Roberts, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Larry Busacca / Getty Images Queen Bey's younger sister also made the list for the 2015 Met Gala with a head-scratching mini dress.
—Renee Anderson, CBS News, 4 May 2024
Pine View School Pine View, located in Osprey and operated by Sarasota County Schools, offers traditional learning mixed with independent study, mini course and ungraded classes.
—Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
In hand, the actress wore a Louis Vuitton square monogram mini handbag.
—Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
Some wear hijabs and kufi hats, others are dressed in tank tops, hoodies, cargo pants and mini skirts.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
The Row Sofia leather top handle bag The Row
Sofia 8.75 leather bag
The Row
Sofia 10 leather tote bag
The Row
Sofia mini leather shoulder bag
The Park
Not too many good things came out of the year 2020, but The Row gave us a glimmer of sartorial hope with the debut images of The Park tote.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Poulsbo If Leavenworth is like a mini Bavaria, then Poulsbo is a mini Norway.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
The Kardashians star added a matching lace mini skirt and ivory Vivienne Westwood mini handbag to complete the fairy-tale look.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The 26-year-old actress opted to accessorize with a mini Tommy Hilfiger clutch from eBay that the designer upcycled with fabric from her dress.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 May 2024
Coming soon: Sierra Space’s mini shuttle, Dream Chaser, which will deliver cargo to the station later this year or next, before accepting passengers.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 5 May 2024
But for all the access to techniques and cuisines that TikTok has provided home cooks, the platform favors concepts, over actual recipes — eggs fried in a puddle of pesto, sandwich fillings chopped into a homogenous mixture, mini pancakes served like cereal.
—New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Another head-to-toe Loewe look in Rome called for a sequined white pleated mini dress with stilettos that were finished with real tennis balls, and her London ‘fit was a Wimbledon-esque Thom Browne tennis racket print gown with a polo neckline and pleated high-slit skirt.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
Constructed from a lightweight polyester blend, the mini dress features a fun and flirty bubble skirt with thick spaghetti straps and a bow bodice detail.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Noun
Free mini golf this weekend at Cranbrook Celebrate National Miniature Golf Day and Mother’s Day at Cranbrook on the Green, inspired by the art and design of Cranbrook’s rich heritage.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024
On May 1, businessman Sacha Tanha shared a snap of the couple’s night out in Sin City, in which Swift traded her green gala gown for a $3,030 shimmery off-the-shoulder black mini dress from Alaïa.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
This black, floral Selkie organza mini dress with oversized ruffle straps is available in sizes ranging from XXS to 6X and costs $275.
—Adrienne Roberts, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Larry Busacca / Getty Images Queen Bey's younger sister also made the list for the 2015 Met Gala with a head-scratching mini dress.
—Renee Anderson, CBS News, 4 May 2024
Pine View School Pine View, located in Osprey and operated by Sarasota County Schools, offers traditional learning mixed with independent study, mini course and ungraded classes.
—Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
In hand, the actress wore a Louis Vuitton square monogram mini handbag.
—Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
Some wear hijabs and kufi hats, others are dressed in tank tops, hoodies, cargo pants and mini skirts.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
The Row Sofia leather top handle bag The Row
Sofia 8.75 leather bag
The Row
Sofia 10 leather tote bag
The Row
Sofia mini leather shoulder bag
The Park
Not too many good things came out of the year 2020, but The Row gave us a glimmer of sartorial hope with the debut images of The Park tote.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Customers can also get all three of the flavors in a mini 8-pack, delivered fresh daily to select retailers.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Poulsbo If Leavenworth is like a mini Bavaria, then Poulsbo is a mini Norway.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
The Kardashians star added a matching lace mini skirt and ivory Vivienne Westwood mini handbag to complete the fairy-tale look.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The 26-year-old actress opted to accessorize with a mini Tommy Hilfiger clutch from eBay that the designer upcycled with fabric from her dress.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 May 2024
Coming soon: Sierra Space’s mini shuttle, Dream Chaser, which will deliver cargo to the station later this year or next, before accepting passengers.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 5 May 2024
But for all the access to techniques and cuisines that TikTok has provided home cooks, the platform favors concepts, over actual recipes — eggs fried in a puddle of pesto, sandwich fillings chopped into a homogenous mixture, mini pancakes served like cereal.
—New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Another head-to-toe Loewe look in Rome called for a sequined white pleated mini dress with stilettos that were finished with real tennis balls, and her London ‘fit was a Wimbledon-esque Thom Browne tennis racket print gown with a polo neckline and pleated high-slit skirt.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
Constructed from a lightweight polyester blend, the mini dress features a fun and flirty bubble skirt with thick spaghetti straps and a bow bodice detail.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Mini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mini. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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