for short

phrase

: as an abbreviation

named Katherine or Kate for short

Examples of for short in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Romance stories and drama thrillers are still the dominant genres for short-form serials and recurring series, but that mix is changing. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

YouTube also created a product for short-form video to compete with TikTok. — Lucas Shaw, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Ukraine has long sought to force the closure of Russian airports, the official added, and its drone strikes against various targets in Russia have often achieved that goal for short periods of time. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

Iran is preparing for short and long-term scenarios, Azizi believes. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 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