in short

phrase

: by way of summary : briefly

Examples of in short in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ukraine is looking worldwide for available Patriot missiles, which are in short supply due to the Iran war. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

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

That fuel, uranium that is not highly enriched, is in short supply in the United States. — Selam Gebrekidan, New York Times, 4 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

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