Squash is a game played inside a court. Players hit a small ball with rackets. It is a fast and active sport.
She plays squash every Saturday.
Squash needs speed and good reflexes.
To squash means to press or crush something hard. The object becomes flat or smaller after squashing.
Please don’t squash the bread bag.
She squashed the empty can on the floor.
Squash can mean to push or fit many people or things into a small place. It may feel crowded or tight.
We had to squash into the small room.
They squashed all the boxes in one car.
Squash is a sweet drink made by mixing fruit juice with water. It is often poured cold and enjoyed as a soft drink.
I want some orange squash, please.
Fruit squash is good on a hot day.
To squash can also mean to stop or reject something fast, such as ideas or rumors. It means to make it end or fail.
They squashed the rumors immediately.
The manager squashed the idea quickly.
Squash can refer to different kinds of vegetables, including the butternut squash. It is orange inside and tastes sweet after cooking.
Butternut squash is sweet and soft when cooked.
I bought a large squash for soup.
