O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

shred

/ʃred/ verb, noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does shred mean?

verb, noun

To tear or pull into long thin pieces, or to cut into long thin strips. A long, thin piece of something torn or cut off.

Example

"The shredder tore the paper into tiny pieces, making it impossible to read."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for shred

Antonyms of shred

Rhymes with shred