1. a member of the colonial militia during the American Revolution who was ready to fight at a minute’s notice
Usage: historical
2. a type of intercontinental ballistic missile used by the U.S. military
Usage: military

Examples

• The minutemen gathered at Lexington and Concord in 1775.
• Paul Revere warned the minutemen that the British were coming.
• Colonial minutemen were known for their quick response to threats.
• The statue honors the minutemen who fought for American independence.
• The Minuteman missile was a key part of America’s nuclear deterrent.
• Air Force personnel maintained the Minuteman silos during the Cold War.