nounless common
The hard shell around a nut.
The squirrel opened the nutshell.
American English
How to pronounce nutshell
nounB1
NUHTshehl
/ˈnət̚.ʃɛl/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
The hard shell around a nut.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
noun
A short way of giving the main idea or facts.
In a nutshell, the plan will save money.
Good to know
This meaning is usually used in the phrase “in a nutshell.”
Common phrases & grammar
in a nutshell · put it in a nutshell