in short

phrase

: by way of summary : briefly

Examples of in short in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But in a developing theme, the line is still having issues in short-yardage situations. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Entering the Purdue game, the Irish’s longest carry was 17 yards, though Freeman thinks his backs have shown the ability to be hard, vertical runners in short-yardage situations. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

What scientists didn’t know was whether true polar wander is a slow, steady process that’s always going on or happens in short, rapid bursts. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

Often used to refer to the Air Foamposite One sneaker in short-hand, Foamposite is the name of an advanced upper technology launched by Nike in 1997. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in short

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