bangers and mash

noun

British, informal
: sausages and mashed potatoes

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The menu features classic comfort dishes such as shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, and its award-winning fish and chips, while the bar is known for housing one of the largest whiskey collections on the West Coast. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026 This option, which includes tomato pie, sandwiches, bangers and mash, Scotch eggs, salads, and baked goods, is popular with folks hiking or kayaking in nearby Harpeth River State Park. — Margaret Littman, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bangers and mash

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