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

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Scoop the avocado flesh into the bowl and coarsely mash with a potato masher or fork. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024 Using a potato masher, break up some of the beans to thicken the soup. Mary G. Pepitone, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024 This heat-resistant nylon masher can mix, stir, and mash soft foods and liquids with ease. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2024 Remove from heat, and mash with a potato masher until a thick puree forms with lumps no larger than a pea. Ronni Lundy, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2023 Find it on Amazon This Potato Masher Is Highly Rated for Convenience Mash it up with this funky-looking meat and potato masher. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2024 Let potatoes stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash with a potato masher. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023 Using a potato masher, mash until combined and smooth. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2023 Instructions Step 1 In a small bowl, using a potato masher or handheld blender, coarsely purée ½ cup of the beans with ½ cup of water and set aside. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 12 July 2023

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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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“Masher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masher. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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