# smashed potato

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A potato, or piece of potato, that has been squashed flat, as part of its preparation process. This is then subsequently baked, deep fried, or otherwise cooked.

## Etymology
From having an appearance of being smashed.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/smashed-potato