- present tense form of minor (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Goodstein said that a quarter of those were women, while nearly 10 percent were children, including unaccompanied minors and newborns.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Major decisions were delivered on the Voting Rights Act, conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors, and President Trump’s tariffs, but even more blockbuster opinions have yet to be released.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
The company said it builds safety for minors directly into its products, pointing to its age detection tool and other ways parents can monitor how their children are using AI.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The suit also claims the company exploits human compassion to collect user data and lacks necessary safeguards for minors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
“Geez. Look at it this way. If you add our ages together, we're not minors; we're one adult. Freebie isn't a pet. He’s a hotel guest and family member. And I showered after basketball.”
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
![]()