SMASHES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SMASHES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SMASHES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Smash

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

early 18th century (as a noun): probably imitative, representing a blend of words such as smack, smite with bash, mash, etc.

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: smaʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

violently break (something) into pieces

Short Definition:

violently break something into pieces

Examples:
  • the thief smashed a window to get into the car
  • gone are the days when he smashed up hotels
  • anything that gets in his way is smashed to pieces
Definition:

move so as to hit or collide with something with great force and impact

Short Definition:

move so as to hit or collide with something with great force and impact

Examples:
  • their plane smashed into a mountainside
  • giant Atlantic waves smashed against the wall

Word: Smash

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: smaʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an act or sound of something smashing

Short Definition:

act or sound of something smashing

Examples:
  • he heard the smash of glass
Definition:

a very successful song, film, show, or performer

Short Definition:

very successful song, film or performer

Examples:
  • a box office smash
  • a smash-hit first single
Definition:

a mixture of spirits (typically brandy) with flavoured water and ice.

Short Definition:

mixture of spirits with flavoured water and ice

Definition:

a bankruptcy or financial failure.

Short Definition:

bankruptcy or financial failure

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