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
Chris Willman, Variety, 1 May 2026
Emmy winner Armstrong, who wrote HBO smash Succession and the likes of Mountainhead and Peep Show, will feature in a keynote moderated by CBC Q’s Tom Power, while Hazardous History host Winkler will appear in an In Conversation talk to look at his career and latest creative work.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
Lopez, who smashed 15 homers last season, nearly had his fourth of the season on Friday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Mar. 2026
His first year at Providence was a smash success, with Hopkins earning All-Big East first team honors and going to the NCAA Tournament with the Friars.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Amy Allen picked up ASCAP‘s top honor in the pop field Thursday night, as the woman responsible for co-writing Sabrina Carpenter’s top hits and other smashes was awarded with the songwriter of the year trophy at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards in Hollywood.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 May 2026
Emmy winner Armstrong, who wrote HBO smash Succession and the likes of Mountainhead and Peep Show, will feature in a keynote moderated by CBC Q’s Tom Power, while Hazardous History host Winkler will appear in an In Conversation talk to look at his career and latest creative work.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Bears smashed 3 home runs in the game with Avery Welch getting things started with a 2-run shot in the bottom of the first after a 1-out walk to Haylie Jimenez.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
Lopez, who smashed 15 homers last season, nearly had his fourth of the season on Friday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Adjective
Disco Burger, 319 Delaware St. in the River Market, has served up smash burgers, hot dogs, fries and sundaes outside Varsity Club since 2024.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Mar. 2026
His first year at Providence was a smash success, with Hopkins earning All-Big East first team honors and going to the NCAA Tournament with the Friars.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Cite this Entry
“Smash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smash. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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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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