small
adjective
of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little.
Example Sentences
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"To figure out and eventually predict space weather, we want to understand the physics of the Sun, all the way down to the smallest scales."
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Boeing gained 1.6% after its 737 MAX 7, the smallest jet in its narrow-body family, finally won FAA certification after years of delays following two fatal crashes of a larger variant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The 737 Max 7 is the smallest and longest-range member of the 737 Max family, offering 135 to 160 seats and providing about 10% more range potential than its siblings, the company said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
If you do the math, Wyoming is the smallest state—it has something like 600,000 residents.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
Her eyes popped open and she took the very, very smallest breath of air she dared.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
