for short

phrase

: as an abbreviation

named Katherine or Kate for short

Examples of for short in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The money for these ads is coming from Customs and Border Protection, or CBP for short, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. — Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

And when Mizzou adjusted for short passes, the Bulldogs hit them back over the top with deep passes. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

The fresh wave of anger comes after protests in recent years against overtourism in Barcelona, where activists say a surge in apartments being used for short-term vacation rentals has contributed to a shortage of affordable housing. — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

That filing also cited a need for short-term capital to maintain operations over the next 12 months. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 Sep. 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