mush
6 synonyms for mush, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A soft, wet, formless mass, especially of food.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A soft, wet, formless mass, especially of food.
“By the time she got home, the bananas had turned to mush at the bottom of the bag.”
2. verb
To squash something into a soft, formless mass.
“He mushed the ripe avocado with a fork before spreading it on toast.”
Etymology
Probably a variant of mash, or from an old dialect form related to Old English mos, meaning food or porridge.
Full origin of mush →Frequently asked questions
What does “mush” mean?
The word “mush” means a soft, wet, formless mass, especially of food. In plain terms, a soft, squashed mess — or, informally, the shout used to get sled dogs running.
How do you pronounce “mush”?
“Mush” is pronounced muhsh (/mʌʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mush” in a sentence?
Here is “mush” used in a sentence: “By the time she got home, the bananas had turned to mush at the bottom of the bag.”
What part of speech is “mush”?
Depending on how it is used, “mush” can be a noun, a verb and an intj.
Where does the word “mush” come from?
The word “mush” comes from Old English. Probably a variant of mash, or from an old dialect form related to Old English mos, meaning food or porridge.
How many meanings does “mush” have?
“Mush” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a soft, wet, formless mass, especially of food.
