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

Noun (2) a would-be masher who was more pathetic than anything else
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Noun
Drain sweet potatoes, and transfer to a large bowl; mash using a potato masher until mostly smooth. Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024 Free-agent corner mashers such as Teoscar Hernández and Anthony Santander would be power upgrades but come with high swing-and-miss rates. Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024 Drain, and transfer to a large bowl; add butter, and mash using a potato masher until mostly smooth and butter is fully combined. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Return the hot potatoes to the pan and mash until smooth with a potato masher. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for masher 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1591, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1875, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Dec. 2024.

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