tiny
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- tinily adverb
- tininess noun
Etymology
Origin of tiny
First recorded in 1590–1600; late Middle English tine “very small” + -y 1; further origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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The quarter’s best performer was the tiny $52 million Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF, which uses futures to capture the cost of shipping oil with tankers.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
India’s tiny state of Sikkim is a particular hot spot for glacial lakes, with at least 16 deemed by authorities to be of high risk of bursting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The tiny Caribbean island of Curacao will become the smallest nation to participate in a World Cup when they take on Germany, Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Group E.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The difference is a matter of a few hundred bucks, and what you pay in capital gains taxes is likely to swamp any tiny performance advantage.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Looking down into his father’s eyes, he saw the tiny scarlet veins, and at the centers, the fathomless dark.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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