Pronunciation: /mʌʃ/

Definitions of mush

noun a type of porridge made from cornmeal or a similar ingredient, often served as a warm breakfast dish

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat oatmeal with mushed bananas in the morning.

A2 The baby happily ate the mushy peas without any complaints.

B1 The hiker packed dried fruit and trail mix to make mush for a quick energy boost on the trail.

B2 The chef used a food processor to create a smooth mushroom mush for the soup base.

C1 The artist mixed various colors of paint to create a unique mush for the abstract painting.

C2 The scientist studied the chemical composition of the mush to determine its properties and uses.

verb to travel or make progress laboriously or with great effort

Example Sentences

A1 I mush the potatoes before adding the butter.

A2 She mushes the bananas to make baby food.

B1 The chef mushed the ingredients together to form a dough.

B2 After boiling the vegetables, you can mush them to make a puree.

C1 The hiker mushed through the snow to reach the summit.

C2 The artist mushed different colors together to create a unique painting.

Examples of mush in a Sentence

formal The chef carefully measured out the mush before adding it to the recipe.

informal I don't like the texture of mushy food.

slang Let's go grab some mush for breakfast.

figurative His brain felt like mush after studying for hours.

Grammatical Forms of mush

past tense

mushed

plural

mushes

comparative

more mushy

superlative

most mushy

present tense

mush

future tense

will mush

perfect tense

have mushed

continuous tense

is mushing

singular

mush

positive degree

mush

infinitive

to mush

gerund

mushing

participle

mushing

Origin and Evolution of mush

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'mush' originated from the Middle English word 'muche' which means a soft or pulpy mass.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mush' evolved to refer to a type of porridge or soft food, often made from cornmeal or oatmeal. It is also used colloquially to refer to a state of being overly sentimental or emotional.