Meaning of the word miniseries in English

What does miniseries mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

miniseries

US /ˈmɪn.iˌsɪr.iːz/
UK /ˈmɪn.iˌsɪə.riːz/
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Noun

a television series having a limited number of episodes, typically fewer than 10, and usually broadcast on consecutive nights or weeks

Example:
The historical drama was adapted into a popular miniseries.
The network announced a new sci-fi miniseries for next spring.