English · Food & Drink
mashed
/mæʃt/
[/mæʃt/]
crushed into a soft mass
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Definition
Crushed and mixed into a soft, smooth mass, especially cooked vegetables. It is the past tense of 'mash' and is often used as an adjective.
Example
We had mashed potatoes with the roast.
We had mashed potatoes with the roast.
Etymology
Past tense of 'mash', from Old English 'māsc' (a mixture).
How & Where It’s Used
Common as an adjective: mashed potatoes, mashed banana.