1. a style or technique in art, music, or design that uses only simple elements and avoids unnecessary decoration
Usage: art and design
2. a lifestyle philosophy focused on living with fewer possessions and reducing material clutter
Usage: lifestyle

Examples

• The architect’s minimalism is evident in the clean lines and open spaces of the building.
• Her apartment reflects her commitment to minimalism with just essential furniture.
• The composer’s minimalism creates haunting melodies through repetitive patterns.
• Minimalism in web design focuses on user experience over flashy graphics.
• She embraced minimalism after realizing how much stuff she didn’t need.
• The gallery featured works that exemplified 1960s minimalism.
• His minimalism extends to his wardrobe of basic colors and simple cuts.