superlative adjective
Having the least physical size among several things or people.
The smallest box is on the top shelf.
She found the smallest pebble on the beach.
American English
How to pronounce smallest
adjectiveA1Very common word
SMAWluhst
/ˈsmɔ.ləst̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of small
Smallest is the superlative form of small and usually appears with the or with a possessive word such as my or their.
Having the least physical size among several things or people.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
superlative adjective
Having the least amount, number, or degree among several things.
This jar contains the smallest amount of sugar.
The smallest number of students came on Friday.
superlative adjective
Having the least seriousness, importance, or difficulty among several things.
Even the smallest mistake can cause a problem.
The smallest detail can make a big difference.
Useful expressions
polite conversation about ordinary topics, not serious or personal ones
We made small talk while we waited.
the small writing in a document, often containing important conditions
Read the small print before you sign.
Related words & forms
The spelling changes to smaller and smallest: both forms have two l's.