Mashed: meaning, definitions and examples

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mashed

 

[ mรฆสƒt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food preparation

Mashed refers to food, most commonly potatoes, that have been crushed, blended, or pureed into a soft, smooth consistency. The term is often used in cooking to describe the process of mashing ingredients to create a creamy texture. This method is typically used to prepare side dishes or fillings, making them easier to eat or mix with other ingredients. Mashed foods can also be flavored with various seasonings and additions, enhancing their taste and appeal.

Synonyms

blended, crushed, pounded, pureed, squashed

Examples of usage

  • I love creamy mashed potatoes with gravy.
  • She served mashed carrots as a vegetable side.
  • Mashed avocados make great spreads.
  • For dinner, I prepared mashed sweet potatoes.

Translations

Translations of the word "mashed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amassado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅˆเคถ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pรผriert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dihancurkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัŽั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tล‚uczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcrasรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ machacado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ezilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œผ๊นฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุฑูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maฤkanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozpuฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฃ็ขŽ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmleto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mosaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะทั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™ลŸฤŸul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aplastado

Etymology

The term 'mashed' traces its roots back to the late Middle English period, deriving from the verb 'mash,' which means to crush or squash something into a soft or liquid state. The verb 'mash' itself is believed to have Old English origins, possibly influenced by the word 'mascian,' which means to crush or break. Over time, the term evolved in the culinary context, particularly associated with food preparation techniques. In cooking, 'mashed' became commonly used to describe various foods, especially potatoes, which are mashed into a smooth, creamy dish that is favored in many cultures. The popularity of mashed potatoes, in particular, solidified the term in everyday language, making it a staple side dish in homes and restaurants alike. Today, 'mashed' continues to be a versatile term applied to various ingredients that undergo similar processing to enhance flavor and texture.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,581, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.