mit
- An informal abbreviation for 'mitten', a type of glove that covers the hand but does not have separate finger openings. nounShe wore a warm woolen mit on each hand to keep the cold at bay.The baby pulled off one of his mits and dropped it in the snow.
- An informal abbreviation for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a prestigious university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, known for its research and education in science, engineering, and technology. nounHe was thrilled to receive an acceptance letter from MIT.The research conducted at MIT has led to numerous technological advancements.