1. a machine that cuts paper into small strips to destroy documents
2. a kitchen appliance that cuts food into small pieces
3. a person who shreds something

Examples

• She put the confidential documents through the shredder.
• The office shredder jammed when too much paper was fed into it.
• Use the cheese shredder to prepare toppings for the pizza.
• The vegetable shredder makes coleslaw preparation much faster.
• He bought a heavy-duty shredder for his home office.
• The shredder produced thin strips of carrot for the salad.
• Make sure to empty the shredder basket regularly.