shredded

adjective

shred·​ded ˈshre-dəd How to pronounce shredded (audio)
 especially Southern  ˈsre-
: cut or torn into shreds
shredded cheese
shredded paper
shredded chicken
Make a worm farm by drilling tiny holes in the bottom of the bucket. Add worms, leaves, grass clippings, peat moss and damp shredded newspaper.Gail Borelli

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This 12-inch take-and-bake pizza is topped with shredded cheeses, cheddar-ranch sauce, and buffalo-style chicken breast. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 31 July 2025 The mission was less about achieving a shredded superhero figure for Pascal and more about reclaiming functionality over his body and conquering his pain, Walsh said. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 23 July 2025 Big Sean is setting the record straight after a social media user sparked debate about the authenticity of his shredded physique. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 July 2025 Preservatives are also included to help extend the shelf life of shredded cheese. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for shredded

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shredded was in 1577

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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shredded. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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