Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-a-word

phrase
ɪn ə wɜrd
Definition
A phrase used to summarize something concisely.
Examples
  • “The event was, in a word, amazing!”
  • “His performance was, in a word, outstanding.”
Meaning
To describe something briefly or to provide a quick summary of a situation or topic using a single word or a very short statement.
Synonyms
  • to summarize
  • in short
  • simply put