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
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Smith is right in their wheelhouse as a big, physical masher with legit power who is a swing adjustment or two away from being a monster. Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2024 Then, with a masher made to fit the size of the dizi, smash the lamb and beans into a texture somewhere between coarse and smooth. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024 Consider this shopper-favorite potato masher that has a silicone design to prevent scratching your pots and pans. Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 25 May 2024 The number of cases prosecuted against mashers increased in the 1920s, reflecting a backlash against the nation’s new, more permissive morality. Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for masher 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Masher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masher. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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