masher

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noun (1)

mash·​er ˈma-shər How to pronounce masher (audio)
Synonyms of mashernext
: one that mashes
a potato masher

masher

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noun (2)

: a man who makes passes at women

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Noun (2) a would-be masher who was more pathetic than anything else
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Noun
Mix with a potato masher until butter is melted and combined. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 Remove the Dutch oven from the heat and carefully mash the squash with a potato masher. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026 With Aaron Judge’s status up in the air heading into the series, Rice stands out as the Yankees’ most capable masher against the Rays’ strong pitching staff. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Using a potato masher or the back of a fork, mash the beans into a thick paste. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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