shredded

adjective

shred·​ded ˈshre-dəd How to pronounce shredded (audio)
especially Southern ˈsre-
Synonyms of shreddednext
: 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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The intestinal illness was first reported in July among people who developed severe diarrhea after eating shredded lettuce at Taco Bell. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The outbreak has, so far, been linked to parsley and cilantro, and shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms; although the FDA later walked back the link between Taylor Farms and the outbreak, the company still maintained its recall. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Pre-Shredded Packaged Cheese Yes, pre-packaged shredded cheese can be placed in the freezer directly, but Christine Clark, a writer and cheese educator, recommends opening the seal and pressing out air to minimize freezer burn before doing so. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Wohl is not currently ordering restaurant salads or foods topped with shredded lettuce, including at Taco Bell. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shredded

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Aug. 2026.

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