short run

noun

: a relatively brief period of time

—often used in the phrase in the short run

short-run

ˈshȯrt-ˌrən 

adjective

Examples of short run in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Founded by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic, the band was active from 1987 to 1994, and sold more than 75 million records worldwide during its short run. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

Yoder rushed for 150 yards on 27 carries, scoring twice on short runs. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Two weeks after its short run ended, word got around, and Jaques received an out-of-the blue call from Sky’s then managing director of content (and later CEO of Sky Studios) Gary Davey, inviting him in for a chat. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

American Psycho opened on Broadway in 2016 but closed after a relatively short run. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for short run

• begun
• grandson
• gudrun
• handgun
• homespun
• outdone
• outrun
• pashtun
• redone
• rerun
• shotgun
• someone