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shortener

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˈʃɔɹtənɚ/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈʃɔːtənə/

1

noun

Meaning 1

One who, or that which, shortens.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

any agent that shortens

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • alcohol is a great shortener of life

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: agent

History

Etymology

From shorten + -er.