tiny
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Instead, they generate spores within tiny sac-like structures found inside or on the surfaces of their fruiting bodies.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
On 19 July about 18 tonnes of plastic nurdles, consisting of about one billion tiny balls, spilled into the River Tyne after a crash between ships at the Port of Tyne.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Hickory clubs are heavier than modern ones, and harder to play since they have a tiny sweet spot, about the size of a dime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
The person reported seeing tiny humans leap from a spoon into the bowl, where they began swimming.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
Once he’s gone I pace, tiny steps that cover my tiny room, but my steps feel unsteady so I move to sitting on my bed.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
These ultrathin materials, made from just one or a few atomic layers, have been viewed as promising candidates for building even tinier electronic devices.
From Science Daily ● May 9, 2026
“Institutional investors are a tiny share of the market, and a tinier share of the total U.S. housing market. There is not good enough evidence that institutional investors drive up home prices,” he added.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
The bigger issue is that U.S. automakers have tried tinier cars before, and they didn’t take off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 13, 2025
But I think it’s Trello, a much tinier service, that tells the most concise story of how technology companies are now looking at their users.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2025
Other than that, all I have is a tiny microphone and an even tinier earpiece.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
To type up some of this review, I turned the Duo into the world’s tiniest laptop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Later, she gives the tiniest hint about the thrilling impetus for her feminism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Half a century after the last "Cod Wars" with Britain, many Icelanders are reluctant to yield even the tiniest bit of control of their hard-won national waters to Brussels.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
"Keep offering it and they will pick it up and try it. We try to make everyone try everything in our house, even the tiniest bit."
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
I glanced at Elliot out of the corner of my eye to see how I’d done and he gave the tiniest of nods of approval.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing tiny
It's the Little Things: Synonyms for "Small"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Eleven," Vocabulary from the short story
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Imperfect Me"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word