for short

Idioms

Also, short for. As an abbreviation. For example, Richard prefers to be called Dick for short, or The Fed is short for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

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So for short I call him King Barf, though I’d never say it out loud.

From Literature

As of 2026, the latest UK Sport funding allocation of just under £2m has been presented as a total for short track, figure and long track speed skating.

From BBC

The new Winter Olympic sport of ski mountaineering - or skimo for short - made its highly anticipated debut on Thursday in blizzard conditions in Bormio.

From BBC

Eight years later, the latest UK Sport funding allocation of just under £2m has been presented as a total for short track, figure and long track speed skating.

From BBC

During their workweek they are only allowed outdoors for short daily walks.

From The Wall Street Journal

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