minnow
noun
a small, European cyprinoid fish, Phoxinus phoxinus.
minnows
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pluralof minnow.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Analysts say these minnows of China’s AI-chip industry have more to prove to close the performance gap to local leaders, suggesting an even longer way to go to match Western firms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
These are not economic minnows either; it’s the likes of Japan, India, China and Korea.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
The group stage would be a series of blowouts, the sharks would devour the minnows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
It may be telling that his only competitive appearances under Tuchel came in the two World Cup qualifiers against minnows Andorra.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
He glided down the creek with a couple of small carp following, but they were like minnows compared to him.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
