smashed; smashing; smashes
1
: to break or crush by violence
2
a
: to drive or throw violently especially with a shattering or battering effect
also
: to effect in this way
b
: to hit violently : batter
c(1)
: to hit (something, such as a tennis ball) with a hard overhand stroke
(2)
: to drive (a ball) with a forceful stroke
3
: to destroy utterly : wreck
1
: to move or become propelled with violence or crashing effect
smashed into a tree
2
: to become wrecked
3
: to go to pieces suddenly under collision or pressure
smasher
noun
: being a smash : outstanding
a smash hit
Examples of smash in a Sentence
Noun
The new movie is a smash.
She was a smash at the party.
His new song promises to be a smash hit.
The vase fell to the ground with a loud smash.
She hit an overhand smash that won the match.
Verb
He smashed the vase with a hammer.
The ball smashed the window.
The vase fell and smashed to pieces.
He smashed into the wall.
She smashed the ball deep into the opposite corner.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Lauper declined the offer to focus on her music, and the 1988 rom-com movie about an ambitious Manhattan secretary with big dreams went on to become a box-office smash.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Madalyn Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
The situation is likely to seem even more bizarre to some people, after a video was released Tuesday, showing Perry picking up a birthday cake presented to her by her Lifetimes Tour backup dancers and smashing it on the ground.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Classic Lao dishes like papaya salad and bao buns appear on the menu alongside a smash burger and sausage dog.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The reggaetón star transported fans to salsa's golden age on his Cosa Nuestra tour — a high-concept smash that cemented his status as one of the most exciting new arena headliners.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Lauper declined the offer to focus on her music, and the 1988 rom-com movie about an ambitious Manhattan secretary with big dreams went on to become a box-office smash.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
Use the bottom of a heavy glass or measuring cup to smash carrots, without breaking them, to about 1/2-inch thickness.
—Madalyn Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
The situation is likely to seem even more bizarre to some people, after a video was released Tuesday, showing Perry picking up a birthday cake presented to her by her Lifetimes Tour backup dancers and smashing it on the ground.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The actress originated her breakout role of Eleven on the smash Netflix series Stranger Things when the show debuted in 2016.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
Classic Lao dishes like papaya salad and bao buns appear on the menu alongside a smash burger and sausage dog.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
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Cite this Entry
“Smash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smash. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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smash
2 of 2 noun1
a
: a heavy blow or attack
b
: a hard overhand stroke (as in tennis)
2
: the condition of being smashed
3
a
: the action or sound of smashing
especially
: a wreck due to collision : crash
b
: complete collapse : ruin
especially
: bankruptcy
4
: a striking success : hit
the new play is a smash
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