supermini

American

[soo-per-min-ee] / ˈsu pərˌmɪn i /

noun

Computers.

the fastest and most powerful type of minicomputer, with capabilities more commonly associated with mainframes.

supermini British

/ ˈsuːpəˌmɪnɪ /

noun

a small car, usually a hatchback, that is economical to run but has a high level of performance

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of supermini

super- + mini(computer)

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.

Zingg began racing in elementary school and soon dominated the 65cc, 85cc and Supermini classes.

From Los Angeles Times

Jesse Owen, 18, is thought to be the driver of the Audi A1, which is classed as a supermini and holds four or five people.

From BBC

This device, the Zendure SuperMini, is a 20-watt, 10,000-mAh portable charger with USB-A and USB-C ports.

From Los Angeles Times

At 3.1 by 2.2 by 1 inch with curved corners, the SuperMini fits pleasantly in the palm of your hand.

From Los Angeles Times

Supermini car Peugeot 208 was at the second spot and Renault's Dacia Sandero came third in the September rankings.

From Reuters

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023