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
Recent Examples on the Web
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Noun
Return the hot potatoes to the pan and mash until smooth with a potato masher. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024 Mash fruit: Mash fruit with a spoon or potato masher, and stir in brown sugar. Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024 Turn off the heat and break out your potato masher to mash the apples into a pulp. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Add butter, and mash with a potato masher until melted. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of masher was in 1591

Dictionary Entries Near masher

Cite this Entry

“Masher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masher. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!