: traveling or involving a short distance
short-haul flights

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The new service will enable streaming, browsing and real-time communication across American’s domestic and short-haul international routes, according to a news release. Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026 Choosing trains over short-haul flights and walking instead of relying on taxis significantly reduces carbon emissions. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026 Lufthansa, one of the biggest carriers in Europe, slashed 20,000 short-haul flights through October due in part to fuel costs. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 6 May 2026 European jet fuel prices have roughly doubled, and airfares are up 24% year-on-year; Lufthansa canceled 20,000 short-haul flights, other European carriers have announced similar measures, and Air France-KLM introduced a €100 surcharge on long-haul flights. Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for short-haul

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of short-haul was in 1895

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“Short-haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-haul. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

short-haul

adjective
-ˌhȯl
: traveling or involving a short distance
short-haul flights
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