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
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Noun
Bring to simmer over medium-high, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring often and pressing down on tomatoes with back of a wooden spoon or with a potato masher, until tomatoes are broken down and sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025 Ovechkin, who is more of a puck masher, uses a 100-flex CCM weapon. Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025 Let this come to a simmer, and then use an immersion blender or potato masher to puree some of the veggies. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025 Meat Masher An excellent cheap kitchen gadget for every type of home cook is a silicone five-prong masher. Lanee Lee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 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

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“Masher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masher. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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