miniseries

[ min-ee-seer-eez ]

noun

, plural min·i·se·ries.

1. a short series of events or presentations.
2. Television. a program or film broadcast in parts, as the dramatization of a literary work:

   The novel was made into a four-part miniseries.

miniseries

/ ˈmɪnɪˌsɪəriːz /

noun

1. a television programme in several parts that is shown on consecutive days or weeks for a short period

Word History and Origins

Origin of miniseries¹

First recorded in 1970–75; mini- + series

Example Sentences

The 2012 miniseries he co-starred in, Hatfields McCoys, was a ratings blockbuster for the History channel.

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The Fox miniseries 24: Live Another Day saw a massive drone wreak havoc on London.

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The glamorous fete was followed by the premiere of the 4-hour miniseries Olive Kitteridge, which will premiere on HBO Nov. 2.

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And on September 1, the History Channel will air a two-part miniseries starring Adrien Brody as the famous escape artist.

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There was talk about this miniseries spinning into an actual TV series.

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