for short

phrase

: as an abbreviation

named Katherine or Kate for short

Examples of for short in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although the technology still requires further development, its performance offers a promising direction for short-range optical links. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Such a mentality wasn’t very smart and players undoubtedly sacrificed long-term health for short-term glory. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

The border crossing cards are for short-term visits only and are non-immigrant visas. — Angela Kocherga, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026

The findings come as California enters its second year of offering free transitional kindergarten, called TK for short, to all 4-year-olds, fully expanding the earlier and smaller program. — Emily Woodruff, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for for short

• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• disport
• distort
• escort
• exhort