Nutshell

/ˈnʌtʃɛl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small, hard shell that contains the kernel or seed of a nut; also used metaphorically to refer to a summary or concise explanation.

In a nutshell, the meeting was about improving team communication.

The outer covering of a nut.

He cracked open the nutshell to reveal the delicious almond inside.

Middle English nutschelle, from nut + shell.

in a nutshell

Summarizing something in a very concise way.

put it in a nutshell

To express something in a compact manner.

life in a nutshell

A brief overview of one's life or experiences.

summary

A brief statement or account of something.

capsule

A small container, often used to describe a compact form.

To explain something succinctly.

Let me nutshell this for you.