in short

phrase

: by way of summary : briefly

Examples of in short in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But, again, sympathy with either club should be in short supply. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Soldiers earn an average of $500 a month, and much of their equipment is outdated or in short supply. — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Kratz is also looking at opportunities in short floating-rate debt that will reset if rates rise, so investors get paid more money for the bond. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Our videos now begin with the key message or conclusion within the first five seconds, followed by the supporting arguments delivered in short, engaging segments. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 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