masher

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noun (1)

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

masher

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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
Using a potato masher, mash vegetable mixture until the broth is well combined, leaving some coarse chunks of carrot. Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 Score a handy corn peeler for fresh cobs, the cutest jar-scraper tool, and a mini masher for avocados—all under $25, starting at $5. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 The left-handed-hitting masher went deep into the bullpen in right field, helping the Dodgers to a 9-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies and a fifth consecutive series win on Sunday afternoon. Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 31 May 2026 That’s the basic story here, but Bauers has dramatically cut his strikeout rate over the past two years, taking him from a low-average masher to a decent-to-high average masher. Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 27 May 2026 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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