in a nutshell

phrase

: in a very brief statement

Examples of in a nutshell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nadella, in a nutshell, is saying that heavily relying on proprietary AI software could also be a company’s undoing. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 July 2026

All of nature in a nutshell Environmental DNA offers a new form of ecosystem monitoring. — Jenny Whilde, The Conversation, 7 July 2026

Cheap-looking hardware, sheet mirrors, vessel sinks, and accent walls, in a nutshell. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 July 2026

That, in a nutshell, describes a type of IT attack known as token theft. — Paul Blough, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in a nutshell

• mademoiselle
• materiel
• subparallel
• antiparallel
• antipersonnel
• bagatelle
• calomel
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele