short
adjective
having little length; not long.
shortest
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superlativeof short.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Florida firefighter sets record as shortest woman in profession.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Gay was president for six months, the shortest stretch in the institution’s history, before resigning at the start of 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Lauer had given up more than three runs in just two other outings since the Dodgers acquired him from the Blue Jays in mid-May, and Tuesday marked his shortest start.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
A total of 56 people were given jail sentences -- including Xu's two sons -- with the shortest term one year and 10 months, China's state news agency Xinhua reported.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The bookstore people had organized the standing room in the back, shortest to tallest.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
