noun
shredder
shreh-duh
Shredder (noun) means a machine that cuts paper or other material into thin strips, often to destroy sensitive documents. Example: “She ran the old invoices through the office shredder.”
noun
1
A machine that cuts paper or other material into thin strips, often to destroy sensitive documents.
"She ran the old invoices through the office shredder."
2
Someone who plays an instrument, especially electric guitar, very fast and skillfully (informal).
"The band's guitarist was a legendary shredder known for blistering solos."
How to use shredder
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA machine for destroying documents, or, informally, a virtuoso fast guitar player.
Common pairings
paper shredder
guitar shredder
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Word forms
- Plural
- shredders
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Etymology
From shred + -er.
Rhymes for shredder
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What does “shredder” mean?
The word “shredder” means a machine that cuts paper or other material into thin strips, often to destroy sensitive documents. In plain terms, a machine for destroying documents, or, informally, a virtuoso fast guitar player.
How do you pronounce “shredder”?
“Shredder” is pronounced shreh-duh (/ʃɹɛdə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “shredder” in a sentence?
Here is “shredder” used in a sentence: “She ran the old invoices through the office shredder.”
What part of speech is “shredder”?
“Shredder” is a noun.
How many meanings does “shredder” have?
“Shredder” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a machine that cuts paper or other material into thin strips, often to destroy sensitive documents.
