miniature
minia|ture /m'ɪnɪtʃər, AM m'ɪniətʃʊr/ (miniatures)
1 [ADJ] ADJ n
Miniature is used to describe something which is very small, especially a smaller version of something which is normally much bigger.
...miniature roses...
He looked like a miniature version of his handsome and elegant big brother.
2 [PHRASE] usu n PHR, PHR after v
If you describe one thing as another thing in miniature, you mean that it is much smaller in size or scale than the other thing, but is otherwise exactly the same.
Ecuador provides a perfect introduction to South America; it's a continent in miniature...
3 [N-COUNT]
A miniature is a very small detailed painting, often of a person.
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A miniature is a very small bottle of strong alcohol such as whisky or brandy, and usually contains enough for one or two drinks.
1 [ADJ] ADJ n
Miniature is used to describe something which is very small, especially a smaller version of something which is normally much bigger.
...miniature roses...
He looked like a miniature version of his handsome and elegant big brother.
2 [PHRASE] usu n PHR, PHR after v
If you describe one thing as another thing in miniature, you mean that it is much smaller in size or scale than the other thing, but is otherwise exactly the same.
Ecuador provides a perfect introduction to South America; it's a continent in miniature...
3 [N-COUNT]
A miniature is a very small detailed painting, often of a person.
4 [N-COUNT]
A miniature is a very small bottle of strong alcohol such as whisky or brandy, and usually contains enough for one or two drinks.