smithereens

noun plural smith·er·eens \ˌsmi-thə-ˈrēnz\

: small broken pieces : tiny bits

Full Definition of SMITHEREENS

: fragments, bits <the house was blown to smithereens by the explosion>

perhaps from Irish smidiríní

First Known Use: 1829

SMITHEREENS Defined for Kids

noun plural smith·er·eens \ˌsmi-thə-ˈrēnz\

: small broken pieces <The target was blown to smithereens.>

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