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

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."

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 notes

In plain EnglishA machine for destroying documents, or, informally, a virtuoso fast guitar player.

Common pairings

paper shredder guitar shredder

Word forms

shredders plural

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Etymology

From shred + -er.

Rhymes for shredder

Redder

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Frequently asked questions

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.