mashed vegetables

noun
UK /mæʃt ˈvɛdʒtəbəlz/
US /mæʃt ˈvɛdʒtəbəlz/

Mashed vegetables are soft, squished-up vegetables you can eat with a spoon.

For dinner, we had mashed vegetables with butter.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A baby food made by blending cooked vegetables until smooth.

The baby happily ate a bowl of mashed vegetables.

3. A hearty dish of cooked vegetables crushed together, often served as a side.

The restaurant served mashed vegetables alongside the roast chicken.

4. Vegetables that have been softened and crushed for use in soups or pies.

She added mashed vegetables to thicken the soup.