English · Daily Life
minutes
/ˈmɪnɪts/
[/ˈmɪnɪts/]
plural of minute
Beginnernoun
Definition
Minutes is the plural of minute, periods of sixty seconds.
Example
Wait a few minutes, please.
Wait a few minutes, please.
Etymology
From Latin 'minutus' meaning 'small'; the plural adds '-s'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in talk about time.