miniature

Definition

  • n. painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
  • n. a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
  • adj. being on a very small scale

Word forms

Plural
miniatures

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The artist displayed a beautiful miniature of the landscape in the gallery.

  2. a.

    She has a collection of miniature books that fit in the palm of her hand.