Synonyms for

Nutshell

Verb / ˈnʌˌtʃel / Another word for nutshell — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the hard, outer covering that protects the nut inside

Synonyms & similar words

case covering husk pod shell encasement wrapper envelope sheath casing armor protection coating cloak jacket skin covering exoskeleton carapace

Synonyms by register

Formal

summary abstract gist essence

Informal

gist lowdown bottom line short of it

Literary

kernel heart core

Antonyms

expansiveness detail elaboration comprehensiveness thoroughness fullness

Common collocations

  • in a nutshell
  • the nutshell version
  • the nutshell explanation
  • in a nutshell, it means
  • in a nutshell, the
  • in a nutshell, this

Word family

noun nutshell

Usage note

The phrase 'in a nutshell' is an idiom used to express something concisely. It is generally informal but widely understood and accepted in most contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I found a walnut in its nutshell.
  2. The squirrel cracked the nutshell to get to the nut inside.
  3. The pistachio's nutshell was tough to crack.
  4. The acorn's nutshell is hard and brown.
  5. After eating the pistachio, he threw the nutshell in the trash.

Quotes

  • In a nutshell, my feeling about music and politics is that they are both expressions of our individual and collective consciousness, and so are inseparable.
  • In a nutshell, the United States has been blessed with great writers.
  • In a nutshell, the American Dream is to earn more money than your parents.

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