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.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
From 1972 to 1977, Sanford and Son was a ratings smash for NBC, and the show ran for six seasons, until Foxx’s contract disputes and ultimately his exit to start his own variety show ended the series.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
In Idaho, agents have changed their tactics, like smashing car windows and pushing for the mandatory detention of immigrants, according to previous Statesman reporting.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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
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Noun
Bird, one of the masterminds behind the smash hit Gladiators revival for the BBC, is launching EarlyBird while remaining in the Amazon stable by striking a first-look studio deal with the business.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
From 1972 to 1977, Sanford and Son was a ratings smash for NBC, and the show ran for six seasons, until Foxx’s contract disputes and ultimately his exit to start his own variety show ended the series.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
But gold prices have been extraordinary volatile, smashing through record highs before posting their biggest single-day drop on record last month.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
In Idaho, agents have changed their tactics, like smashing car windows and pushing for the mandatory detention of immigrants, according to previous Statesman reporting.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
From February 13 to 15, guests can enjoy a smash burger, waffle fries, and a martini for a special price, paired with live jazz at the Greystone Bar.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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
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“Smash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smash. Accessed 9 Feb. 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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