in miniature



in miniature

On a small scale. The phrase is often used to describe a model of something much larger. For my science project, I made a volcano in miniature. Pat's daughter is like Pat in miniature! I can't believe how much they look alike! Some parts of our seaside town are like a tropical resort in miniature.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Adlard['æla:d]
Raeleneray-LEENEnglish (Rare)
Agnarr-Ancient Scandinavian
Eadberht-Anglo-Saxon
Theirn-French
Aristaeusar-is-TEE-əs (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)