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.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
After seeing this video, Sweat proposed a collab, so there’s a strong chance that Heyworth will help breathe new life into the ’90s smash hit.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 29 July 2025
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025
What no one knew at the time was the right engine of the plane had smashed into the elevator shaft, crashing down and severing cables on its way.
—Susan Young, People.com, 28 July 2025
Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The Salazars have been serving up a bite-sized menu of smash burgers, hot dogs and milkshakes since last summer, according to Salazar.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
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Noun
Pop music is known for its quick turnover rate, and while a very lucky few smashes can remain in the public’s mind for months, if not years, that kind of success is incredibly rare.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
After seeing this video, Sweat proposed a collab, so there’s a strong chance that Heyworth will help breathe new life into the ’90s smash hit.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 29 July 2025
Verb
Abraham Toro led off the fifth with a single against Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson, Anthony drew a walk and Alex Bregman smashed a three-run homer to put the Red Sox ahead 3-2.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 July 2025
What no one knew at the time was the right engine of the plane had smashed into the elevator shaft, crashing down and severing cables on its way.
—Susan Young, People.com, 28 July 2025
Adjective
The restaurant, known for its smash burgers, shakes and crinkle-cut fries, also has a location in Liberty Township.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The Salazars have been serving up a bite-sized menu of smash burgers, hot dogs and milkshakes since last summer, according to Salazar.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
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“Smash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smash. Accessed 5 Aug. 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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