masher

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noun (1)

mash·​er ˈma-shər How to pronounce masher (audio)
Synonyms of mashernext
: one that mashes
a potato masher

masher

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noun (2)

: a man who makes passes at women

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Noun (2) a would-be masher who was more pathetic than anything else
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Last year, in his age-21 season, the Rays’ favorite masher smoked 45 home runs. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The 33-year-old masher has hit 21 homers against right-handed pitching, 20 at home and 16 at home against right-handed pitching. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 In large bowl combine strawberries, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and lemon juice; crush with a potato masher. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026 Kyle Schwarber, 32 homers Schwarber is a masher and currently leads the league in home runs. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for masher

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1591, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of masher was in 1591

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“Masher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masher. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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