shredded

adjective

shred·​ded ˈshre-dəd How to pronounce shredded (audio)
 especially Southern  ˈsre-
: cut or torn into shreds
shredded cheese
shredded paper
shredded chicken
Make a worm farm by drilling tiny holes in the bottom of the bucket. Add worms, leaves, grass clippings, peat moss and damp shredded newspaper.Gail Borelli

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The decision on whether to repair the most visible part of the damage — the shredded roof ― has loomed over the City Council. Jack Prator, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025 Both Theory and Waller looked more shredded than ever this WrestleMania season. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 Save some effort by using pre-cooked chicken breast or shredded chicken. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025 They are filled with shredded gel memory foam, and shoppers can remove some filling to adjust the pillow from firm to plush depending on their sleep needs and preferences. Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shredded

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shredded was in 1577

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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shredded. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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