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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To make this favorite side dish, combine cubed Russet potatoes with a creamy mixture of sour cream, mayonnaise, and shredded Cheddar cheese seasoned with scallions, garlic powder, and salt. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024 There's a lot of turning and twisting so my back muscles get pretty shredded over the day. Bruce Martin, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Leaves and twigs browsed by deer have a shredded appearance rather than the sharp, clean cut left by such animals as rabbits. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024 Add the shredded turkey and a few grinds of black pepper. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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