smashed; smashing; smashes
1
: to break or crush by violence
2
a
: to drive or throw violently especially with a shattering or battering effect
also
: to effect in this way
b
: to hit violently : batter
c(1)
: to hit (something, such as a tennis ball) with a hard overhand stroke
(2)
: to drive (a ball) with a forceful stroke
3
: to destroy utterly : wreck
1
: to move or become propelled with violence or crashing effect
smashed into a tree
2
: to become wrecked
3
: to go to pieces suddenly under collision or pressure
smasher
noun
: being a smash : outstanding
a smash hit
Examples of smash in a Sentence
Noun
The new movie is a smash.
She was a smash at the party.
His new song promises to be a smash hit.
The vase fell to the ground with a loud smash.
She hit an overhand smash that won the match.
Verb
He smashed the vase with a hammer.
The ball smashed the window.
The vase fell and smashed to pieces.
He smashed into the wall.
She smashed the ball deep into the opposite corner.
Recent Examples on the Web
Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
From its inception, Survivor was an instant smash, bringing in nearly 30 million viewers a week in its first few years (with more than 50 million tuning into the season-one finale) and winning the top Emmy for outstanding nonfiction program out of the gate.
—David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The buck smashed a window at a Webster Bank in Suffolk County before officers were able to get it back outside.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
From triple smash burgers, to sushi, to chicken shwarma, to homemade pizza, to protein smoothies, salads and specialty gelato, there's something for everyone.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Not a smash patty, but a big warm bun and a huge hunk of meat (7 ounces before cooking).
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
From its inception, Survivor was an instant smash, bringing in nearly 30 million viewers a week in its first few years (with more than 50 million tuning into the season-one finale) and winning the top Emmy for outstanding nonfiction program out of the gate.
—David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
Except Homer is wearing a backwards baseball cap, yelling about Minecraft, and asking his audience to smash the like button.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The buck smashed a window at a Webster Bank in Suffolk County before officers were able to get it back outside.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The first season under Daboll was a smash success, as the Giants went 9-7-1 and won a playoff game in Minnesota.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
From triple smash burgers, to sushi, to chicken shwarma, to homemade pizza, to protein smoothies, salads and specialty gelato, there's something for everyone.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
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Cite this Entry
“Smash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smash. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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smash
2 of 2 noun1
a
: a heavy blow or attack
b
: a hard overhand stroke (as in tennis)
2
: the condition of being smashed
3
a
: the action or sound of smashing
especially
: a wreck due to collision : crash
b
: complete collapse : ruin
especially
: bankruptcy
4
: a striking success : hit
the new play is a smash
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