Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nutshell
noun
/ˈnʌtʃɛl/
Definition
A small hard-shelled fruit or seed of a tree or plant containing the seed; often used metaphorically to describe something compact and concise.
Examples
- In a nutshell, the project was a success despite initial setbacks.
- She summarized her findings in a nutshell during the presentation.
- To put it in a nutshell, they need more funding to continue their research.
Meaning
The term ‘nutshell’ commonly refers to a very small container or shell that holds something within it. Metaphorically, it is often used to convey the idea of summarizing or encapsulating complex information into a concise format.
Synonyms
- Summary
- Synopsis
- Brief
