mashed
Americannoun
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of mashed
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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This creates a built-in sauce to serve with, so all you need is jasmine rice or creamy mashed potatoes to catch the saucy goodness.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
I lift the can to uncover a slow-braised short rib and mashed potatoes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
The balls of both feet and the ends of both pointer toes had been mashed into misshapen blisters.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
Similar consumption of baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes was not associated with a statistically significant increase.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 3, 2026
Mama had mashed up rice to feed him, but when Hanako had gone in to check, he hadn’t eaten anything at all.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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