MINIATURE


Meaning of MINIATURE in English

(~s)

1.

Miniature is used to describe something which is very small, especially a smaller version of something which is normally much bigger.

...~ roses...

He looked like a ~ version of his handsome and elegant big brother.

ADJ: ADJ n

2.

If you describe one thing as another thing in ~, you mean that it is much smaller in size or scale than the other thing, but is otherwise exactly the same.

Ecuador provides a perfect introduction to South America; it’s a continent in ~...

PHRASE: usu n PHR, PHR after v

3.

A ~ is a very small detailed painting, often of a person.

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4.

A ~ is a very small bottle of strong alcohol such as whisky or brandy, and usually contains enough for one or two drinks.

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