shredder

[US]/ˈʃredə(r)/
[UK]/ˈʃredər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (food) grinder, paper shredder

Phrases & Collocations

paper shredder

industrial shredder

confidential shredder

Example Sentences

I need to buy a new shredder for the office.

The shredder broke down after years of heavy use.

The shredder can handle up to 10 sheets of paper at once.

She fed the paper into the shredder and watched it turn into confetti.

The office manager emptied the shredder bin every evening.

The shredder is a crucial tool for maintaining document security in the office.

The shredder makes quick work of disposing of old bills and receipts.

Make sure to unplug the shredder before attempting to clear a paper jam.

Real-world Examples

And I let you feed the paper shredder.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 5

Now I'll get to use my shredder!

Source: Friends Season 9

Hold on. Let's try your shredder.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

Did I hear somebody using my shredder without signing it out?

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

That's one hell of a paper shredder.

Source: Person of Interest Season 5

The best shredder money can buy.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

A video was also later released of someone fitting the shredder in the frame.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

Like this one? Never wear loose clothes or hair when operating the shredder.

Source: Mastering Workplace English for Fluent Speaking

No way. They do not have...Oh, my God. Oh, my...Cam. Cam. The paper shredder I wanted. Huh? Confetti and crosscut.

Source: Modern Family - Season 01

A " shredder" is a machine that shreds things.

Source: 2014 ESLPod

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