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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It was the shortest outing of any of the Dodgers’ starters, but he still held the Braves to one run.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
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
The canal "opens up the shortest, most economical and most convenient route" to Southeast Asia and will boost economic development, Xinhua said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
I’d had such high hopes for Hope Springs, and it was looking to be our shortest stay yet.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
