Shorter

American  

[shawr-ter] / ˈʃɔr tər /

noun

1. Frank, born 1947, U.S. long-distance runner: Olympic marathon gold medalist 1972.

2. Wayne, 1933–2023, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.

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Example Sentences

Shorter lines would actually relieve pressure to get a funding deal done by taking away a major pain point.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Shorter patrols run through November and December, while in the summer, once the ice has broken up, the area is patrolled by ships.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Shorter hops between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and then up to Palm Beach, are more likely upon launch, but the company plans to extend to the full route.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Shorter, workforce-focused programs are often cheaper and can get workers into the labor market faster.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

I walked upstairs to the church office and found middle-aged Mabel Shorter unusually flustered as she laid down the telephone receiver.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry