nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel 
1
: the hard external covering in which the kernel of a nut is enclosed
2
: something of small size, amount, or scope
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Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
That’s the playoffs in a nutshell.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 9 May 2026
Mission in a nutshell Launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B to low Earth orbit.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 2026
In a nutshell, demand has surged, and more shoppers mean higher prices.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutshell. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel
: the shell of a nut
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