miniature

adjective
UK: /ˈmɪnətʃər/
US: /ˈmɪniətʃər/

  1. Very small of its kind.

    1. I bought a miniature car for my son's birthday gift.
    2. The artist specializes in miniature portraits capturing incredible detail.

Synonyms

mini small tiny scale model little
miniature noun

  1. A very small copy or model.

    1. He collected miniatures of famous buildings.
    2. The museum displayed a miniature replica of the ancient city showcasing its grandeur.
miniature verb

  1. To represent something on a smaller scale.

    1. The artist miniatures landscapes onto tiny canvases.
    2. The software miniatures the image to fit within the available screen space without distortion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "miniature" is /ˈmɪnətʃər/ in British English and /ˈmɪniətʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "miniature": mini, small, tiny, scale model, little.

Example usage of "miniature": "I bought a miniature car for my son's birthday gift.". More examples on the page.