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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And that might be its fundamental appeal in a nutshell.
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Mike Wass, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Summary In a nutshell, hip adductor drills are just what the doctor ordered for inner thigh strength, stability of hip function, and lower limb performance.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
In a nutshell, the Dow has compounded by roughly 7% while the FTSE hasn’t compounded by much at all.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Where Einstein comes in In a nutshell, Albert Einstein's famous theory of general relativity explains the true nature of gravity.
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Mike Wass, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Summary In a nutshell, hip adductor drills are just what the doctor ordered for inner thigh strength, stability of hip function, and lower limb performance.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
In a nutshell, the Dow has compounded by roughly 7% while the FTSE hasn’t compounded by much at all.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Where Einstein comes in In a nutshell, Albert Einstein's famous theory of general relativity explains the true nature of gravity.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nutshell
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutshell. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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nutshell
noun
nut·shell
ˈnət-ˌshel
: the shell of a nut
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