bare minimum in English dictionary bare minimum Meanings and definitions of "bare minimum" The smallest possible quantity or the least fulfilling, but still adequate, condition that is required, acceptable, or suitable for some purpose. noun The smallest possible quantity or the least fulfilling, but still adequate, condition that is required, acceptable, or suitable for some purpose. more Grammar and declension of bare minimum bare minimum ( uncountable) bare minimum (uncountable) more Sample sentences with "bare minimum" Declension Stem Match words all exact any Try again Available translations Arabic Dutch Estonian French German Hungarian Italian Polish Spanish Swedish Authors