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Definition of shortener

shortener

/ˈʃɔːr.tən.ɚ/
short · en · er
Plural:shorteners
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shortener Lexical Profile

shortener Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person, device, software tool, or service that makes something shorter in length or duration, especially an online service that condenses long web addresses into compact links.

Example

"The marketing team used a link shortener to make the long web address fit neatly into the social media post."

2

Any edible fat, such as butter or vegetable shortening, used in baking to inhibit gluten development and give pastry a crumbly, tender texture.

Example

"Vegetable fat acts as an effective shortener in pie crusts by coating the flour proteins."

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• Nearby Words

shortcrust
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shortener. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shortener
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