shredded

adjective

shred·​ded ˈshre-dəd How to pronounce shredded (audio)
 especially Southern  ˈsre-
: cut or torn into shreds
shredded cheese
shredded paper
shredded chicken
Make a worm farm by drilling tiny holes in the bottom of the bucket. Add worms, leaves, grass clippings, peat moss and damp shredded newspaper.Gail Borelli

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But don’t sleep on a Theta Burger—imagine a generously sized patty topped with hickory sauce, slices of dill pickles, mayonnaise, and a healthy serving of shredded cheddar cheese. Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025 Plus, these have a considerable amount of shredded cheese that melts and develops this frico-like exterior. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 May 2025 In the post, Brown showed off his shredded physique after less than two months of embarking on his fitness journey. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 20 May 2025 Those are grilled or baked sandwiches made with cornmeal flatbread and filled with ingredients like beef, chicken, black beans, or shredded cheese. Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for shredded

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shredded was in 1577

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“Shredded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shredded. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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