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Definition of Smithereens
1. Noun. A collection of small fragments considered as a whole. "The toilet bowl ws blown to smithereens"
Definition of Smithereens
1. n. pl. Fragments; atoms; smithers.
Definition of Smithereens
1. Noun. (plural of Smithereen) ¹
2. Noun. Fragments or splintered pieces; numerous tiny disconnected items. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Smithereens
1. [n]
Medical Definition of Smithereens
1. Fragments; atoms; smithers. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Smithereens
Literary usage of Smithereens
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Fraser's Magazine (1882)
"By the way, any news of smithereens this morning?' added Stephens Green, in a
quicker tone, rising from table. ' The ordeal must be over with him by this ..."
2. Fraser's Magazine by Thomas Carlyle (1872)
"By the way, any news of smithereens this morning?' added Stephens Green, in a
quicker tone, rising from table. ' The ordeal must be over with liim by this ..."
3. The Western Antiquary by William Henry Kearley Wright (1888)
"Now hear how th' great power of Spain Was blown to smithereens. W« Mown to
smithereens, my boys, Was blown to smithereens. Now hear how th' great power of ..."
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