A slow dance of the 17th century characterized by bowing forward with precise, slow steps, and toe pointing; the music to accompany such a dance: The composer wrote a new minuet for the dancers to perform for the royal court.

Shanna and Carolina were listening to the delightful minuet played by the string quartet.

1. A unit of time equal to 60 seconds or one 60th of an hour: Jack called out, "Jim, it is now one minute after midnight!"
2. The written record kept about the proceedings of meetings: The secretary printed the minutes from the morning's conference.

At the beginning of the symposium, the secretary read the minutes of the previous symposium.

3. A short space or passage of time: Mr. Smith said, "Dale, Fern will be with you in a minute."

1. Concerning something of little importance; trifling: There appeared to be a minute flaw in the new paint job on Norman's car.
2. Relating to something which is very complete and precise: Jillian told Boris what happened at the meeting in minute details.