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
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
The theater favorite and Supergirl alum stepped into the role of Bobby Darin in the smash hit musical on Tuesday, April 21, taking over for Matthew Morrison and the Glee actor's predecessor Jonathan Groff, who originated the part.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Two weeks later, his streams are still spiking, with record-smashing numbers typically reserved for Super Bowl halftime headliners.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Mar. 2026
His first year at Providence was a smash success, with Hopkins earning All-Big East first team honors and going to the NCAA Tournament with the Friars.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Early box office projections show Michael is set to be a box office smash, ensuring the King of Pop will continue to reign.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
The theater favorite and Supergirl alum stepped into the role of Bobby Darin in the smash hit musical on Tuesday, April 21, taking over for Matthew Morrison and the Glee actor's predecessor Jonathan Groff, who originated the part.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Off of Godfrey's corner kick, defender Kennedy Wesley smashed a header through the hands of goalkeeper Abby Smith for the equalizer in the 57th minute.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Two weeks later, his streams are still spiking, with record-smashing numbers typically reserved for Super Bowl halftime headliners.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Disco Burger, 319 Delaware St. in the River Market, has served up smash burgers, hot dogs, fries and sundaes outside Varsity Club since 2024.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Mar. 2026
His first year at Providence was a smash success, with Hopkins earning All-Big East first team honors and going to the NCAA Tournament with the Friars.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Cite this Entry
“Smash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smash. Accessed 28 Apr. 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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