1. a small carnivorous mammal with dark brown fur, found near water
2. the soft, valuable fur of a mink, used to make clothing
3. a coat or other garment made from mink fur

Examples

• The mink swam gracefully along the riverbank.
• Wild mink are excellent hunters and swimmers.
• She inherited her grandmother’s mink coat.
• The luxury store displayed several mink stoles.
• Mink farming is controversial due to animal welfare concerns.
• The mink’s thick fur keeps it warm in cold water.
• He spotted a mink den near the creek.