masher

1 of 2

noun (1)

mash·​er ˈma-shər How to pronounce masher (audio)
: one that mashes
a potato masher

masher

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a man who makes passes at women

Examples of masher in a Sentence

Noun (2) a would-be masher who was more pathetic than anything else
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Noun
Kerry Carpenter is a legit masher from the left side. Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025 And Samuel Basallo has come up from Triple-A, signed a long-term contract extension (8 years, $67 million), and looked like a masher. Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Directions In a large bowl gently press the avocado and Greek yogurt with a potato masher or fork until coarsely mashed. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025 Drain the potatoes, then return to the pot and use a potato masher to mash well. Christine Wong, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for masher

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1591, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of masher was in 1591

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“Masher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masher. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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