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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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
For most people, they’re filed beside denim mini skirts from Abercrombie and Topshop bralettes.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 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 staff acts as almost a mini-military– serving and protecting this metaphorical anti-war, positive energy force field.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
For most people, they’re filed beside denim mini skirts from Abercrombie and Topshop bralettes.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 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 15 Feb. 2026.
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