mashed
Americannoun
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of mashed
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Mashed tightly in hard-backed pews alongside other Catholics, loyalists and creasters alike, I felt a distinct sense of calm.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2024
Johnson will greet another sold-out Tractor crowd on Dec. 1, where he’ll be joined by out-of-state friends Duff Thompson and Steph Green, who run DIY label Mashed Potato Records.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023
The charismatic dancer Nik Owens, wearing one long glove, samples dances like the Twist and the Mashed Potato before taking a Black Power stance.
From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2023
Try serving this dish over a bed of Creamy Mashed Potatoes with some simple buttered corn and a Garlic Cheddar Biscuit.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2023
Mashed between their tugging fists, the Whopper splurted sauce and cheese and pickle chips; then it split.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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