Shortcut Definition

shôrtkŭt
shortcuts, shortcut
noun
shortcuts
A shorter way to get to the same place.
Webster's New World
A more direct route than the customary one.
American Heritage
Any way of saving time, effort, expense, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
To make shorter, as by using a shortcut.
Webster's New World
To take or use a shortcut.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Shortcut

Noun

Singular:
shortcut
Plural:
shortcuts

Origin of Shortcut

  • From cut direct route

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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