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Definition of smithers

smithers

/ˈsmɪð.ɚz/
smith · ers
Plural:smithers
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• noun

1

Small fragments, splinters, or broken pieces, typically used in phrases such as 'all to smithers' to describe something shattered completely.

Example

"When the heavy porcelain vase slipped from the shelf, it hit the stone floor and broke all to smithers."

2

A town in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, situated in the Bulkley Valley along the Bulkley River and known as a regional hub for alpine skiing, forestry, and outdoor recreation.

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• Nearby Words

smith
smithereen
smithereens
smithers
smithiantha
smithing
smitten

Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to the late 18th century, the word originates from Anglo-Irish or northern English dialect, possibly related to Irish smiodar ('fragment') and giving rise to the diminutive form 'smithereens'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smithers. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smithers
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