mashed
Americannoun
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of mashed
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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She made fish and vegetables and had other sides, including mashed potatoes.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
She says she had been tasked with serving mashed potatoes and grapes to an African gray parrot who had its own trust fund.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
The next inning, he delivered a two-run double, and in the fourth, he mashed a two-run blast off the right-field scoreboard to put the Cubs up 5-1.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
It’s complete with a mashed potato “volcano” that’s oozing with gravy lava, along with dino nugget inhabitants and steamed broccoli for trees.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
Mom is a great believer in instant mashed potatoes, frozen dinners, and Hot Pockets.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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