Pronunciation: /ˈmæʃər/

Definitions of masher

noun a kitchen tool used for mashing or crushing food, typically potatoes

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother uses a masher to make smooth mashed potatoes.

A2 I need to buy a new masher for my kitchen because the old one broke.

B1 The chef used a masher to crush the garlic for the pasta sauce.

B2 The masher is an essential tool for making homemade baby food.

C1 The industrial kitchen has a large masher for preparing large batches of food.

C2 The masher is made of stainless steel for durability and easy cleaning.

Examples of masher in a Sentence

formal The chef used a potato masher to create the perfect mashed potatoes.

informal I couldn't find the potato masher, so I used a fork instead.

slang I heard she's a real masher at the club, always hitting on guys.

figurative His words were like a mental masher, crushing her self-esteem.

Grammatical Forms of masher

plural

mashers

comparative

more masher

superlative

most masher

present tense

mashes

future tense

will masher

perfect tense

has mashed

continuous tense

is mashing

singular

masher

positive degree

masher

infinitive

to mash

gerund

mashing

participle

mashed

Origin and Evolution of masher

First Known Use: 1883 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'masher' originated in the late 19th century in England.
Evolution of the word: Originally, 'masher' referred to a man who was fashionable and dandyish in dress and manners. Over time, the term evolved to also describe a man who makes unwelcome advances towards women.