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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In this recipe, they are combined with shredded Parmesan cheese and melted butter for a topping that’s so irresistible you’ll be tempted to eat it right out of the pan. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025 Some leave us scratching our heads (please don’t wash your shredded cheese!). Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025 The bodice sparkled, and the skirt offered a shredded silhouette that showed peeks of Moore's skin. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025 Top with optional shredded cheese and fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or cilantro. Johna Burdeos, Health, 3 Feb. 2025 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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