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
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
How about the little things, like mini bar, shower goodies, and other amenities?
—Meredith Bethune, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Everywhere Belt Bag Nano Glitter A mini version of the one-liter Everywhere Belt Bag, the Nano Glitter Bag is just big enough to hold your small everyday items, like a pair of earbuds, your favorite lip oil, or cash and coins.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The Vivienne Westwood leather mini-crini, part of the Time Machine collection, is even older than the 35-year-old Aussie actor.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
How about the little things, like mini bar, shower goodies, and other amenities?
—Meredith Bethune, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
But with a mini injury crisis in Alexander Blessin’s midfield, Irvine managed 90 minutes against Stuttgart, visibly limping during the game and running with obvious discomfort, but still playing extremely well.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Everywhere Belt Bag Nano Glitter A mini version of the one-liter Everywhere Belt Bag, the Nano Glitter Bag is just big enough to hold your small everyday items, like a pair of earbuds, your favorite lip oil, or cash and coins.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Mini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mini. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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