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

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Etymology

Origin of supermini

super- + mini(computer)

Example Sentences

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Another "supermini" - the Vauxhall Corsa - ranked second on 167.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

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 • Dec. 21, 2023

A Smart Fortwo was parked beneath a Sharp flat-screen television to illustrate the set’s 80-inch width — just a few inches more than the supermini.

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2012

Months before it let the silken wraps fall from the burnished body of its ravishing new supermini, the press team were drip-feeding glimpses of the little car at a series of upmarket events.

From The Guardian • Apr. 9, 2011

Drew Gosselaar, Chris�s younger brother, had a monster weekend on his mini and supermini.

From Time Magazine Archive

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