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 show opened with capri-style cargos, shredded denim, nylon bombers, and denim spliced and tied every which way. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 Amend the soil with 2 inches of shredded leaves or compost if needed. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025 But as a precaution, cover it with shredded bark mulch, dry leaves, or grass clippings to reduce potential pests and odors. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025 But for a faster fix, just toss it with shredded chicken and serve alongside rice and beans. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 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 15 Sep. 2025.

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