Meaning of the word mash in English

What does mash mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mash

US /mæʃ/

UK /mæʃ/

reduce (food) to a soft pulpy mass by beating or crushing it

Example:

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She began to mash the potatoes for dinner.

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You need to mash the fruit until it's smooth.

Synonym:

crush puree pulp squash pound

a soft pulpy mass of food, especially potatoes

Example:

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We had sausages and mash for dinner.

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The baby loves eating fruit mash.

Synonym:

puree pulp paste

Related Word:

mashed potato