nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel 
1
: the hard external covering in which the kernel of a nut is enclosed
2
: something of small size, amount, or scope
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025
In a nutshell, this creates a circular production system where materials become products, which become materials again.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025
That was the night in a nutshell for both teams.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
That’s Jennifer Lawrence’s latest outfit in a cozy nutshell.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutshell. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel
: the shell of a nut
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