miniseries

American  

[min-ee-seer-eez] / ˈmɪn iˌsɪər iz /

noun

plural

miniseries

1. a short series of events or presentations.

2. Television. a program or film broadcast in parts, as the dramatization of a literary work.

   The novel was made into a four-part miniseries.

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miniseries British  

/ ˈmɪnɪˌsɪəriːz /

noun

1. a television programme in several parts that is shown on consecutive days or weeks for a short period

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Etymology

Origin of miniseries

First recorded in 1970–75; mini- + series

Example Sentences

Perhaps the shocking recent news of Alex Murdaugh’s convictions being overturned will spark voter interest in the Hulu true-crime miniseries.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Think about it: When “Battlestar Galactica” was introduced as a miniseries in 2003, America was still reeling from 9/11.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Feehan had previously created “Lawman: Bass Reeves,” an eight-part miniseries Sheridan produced for Paramount+ in 2023.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

When “Battlestar Galactica” was introduced as a miniseries in 2003, America was still reeling from 9/11.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

He had decayed before a national TV audience, a miniseries of a death.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom