short haul

American  

[shawrt hawl] / ˈʃɔrt ˈhɔl /

noun

1. a relatively short period of time.

   For the short haul, he'll be able to get by on what he earns.

2. a relatively short distance or journey.

   The truck should be fine for such a short haul.

3. Nautical.  the drawing up on shore of a vessel for a relatively short period, as for repairs or painting.

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adjective

1. Usually short-haul noting or relating to travel or transport of freight or passengers over short distances, especially by truck or airplane: short-haul airlines.

   a short-haul trucking company;

   short-haul airlines.

short haul British  

noun

1. a journey over a short distance, esp by air

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short haul Idioms  

1. see under long haul.

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Etymology

Origin of short haul

First recorded in 1830–35

Example Sentences

The second runway would be used for short haul flights, with capacity also freed up for more long-haul services from the main runway.

From BBC

Its advocates tout it as far more efficient than short haul flights, high-speed rail and freight trucks.

From Seattle Times

Wizz Air, which is based in Hungary, operates low-cost short haul flights in Europe.

From BBC

Even then, they are likely to be confined to short haul markets, at least to begin with.

From BBC

They must also consider the impact on truck drivers: They aim to make long-haul drivers obsolete, but they will need more drivers for the short haul.

From New York Times

Related Words

• brief
• ephemeral
• fleeting
• momentary
• short-term
• temporary
• transitory