Meaning of the word minnow in English
What does minnow mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
minnow
US /ˈmɪn.oʊ/
UK /ˈmɪn.əʊ/
Noun
1.
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, often used as bait
Example:
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He caught a tiny minnow in the stream.
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The pond is full of minnows.
2.
a person or organization that is small or unimportant
Example:
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Compared to the big corporations, our company is just a minnow.
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He started as a minnow in the industry but quickly rose to prominence.
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