noun
mink
mihngk
Mink (noun) means a small, semi-aquatic mammal related to weasels, prized for its soft dark fur. Example: “A mink darted along the riverbank and disappeared into the reeds.”
noun
1
A small, semi-aquatic mammal related to weasels, prized for its soft dark fur.
"A mink darted along the riverbank and disappeared into the reeds."
2
The fur of this animal, or a garment made from it.
"She wore a mink coat to the opera."
How to use mink
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small fur-bearing animal, or luxury fur/clothing made from its pelt.
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Common pairings
mink coat
mink fur
mink stole
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Word forms
- Plural
- minks
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Etymology
From Late Middle English mynk, likely borrowed from a Scandinavian word for the animal, related to Swedish mink.
Rhymes for mink
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What does “mink” mean?
The word “mink” means a small, semi-aquatic mammal related to weasels, prized for its soft dark fur. In plain terms, a small fur-bearing animal, or luxury fur/clothing made from its pelt.
How do you pronounce “mink”?
“Mink” is pronounced mihngk (/mɪŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “mink” in a sentence?
Here is “mink” used in a sentence: “A mink darted along the riverbank and disappeared into the reeds.”
What part of speech is “mink”?
“Mink” is a noun.
Where does the word “mink” come from?
The word “mink” comes from Middle English. From Late Middle English mynk, likely borrowed from a Scandinavian word for the animal, related to Swedish mink.
How many meanings does “mink” have?
“Mink” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, semi-aquatic mammal related to weasels, prized for its soft dark fur.
