: a smooth usually cylindrical dark green summer squash
also: a plant that bears zucchini
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebNearby is a lush vegetable garden with melons, zucchini and tomatoes growing under the searing July sun. Christopher Helman, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Locals load up their bicycle baskets with fruits and vegetables ranging from arugula to zucchini and everything in between. Jessica Flint, WSJ, 28 July 2022 Heavy vegetables like carrots, zucchini and cucumbers go on the bottom of each tote, while lettuce, bok choy and the herb bundles are nestled on top. Natalie Mcgill, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 This reimagined corn muffin mix recipe gets some help from zucchini, cheese, and cayenne pepper before getting topped with a mushroom and pepper sauce. Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 Fortunately, although my zucchini stems have been affected, the fruit itself has not.oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2022 Bring your car made from a zucchini to enter to win.Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2022 Batter onion rings, green beans, or zucchini for a snacky appetizer. Christian Reynoso, Bon Appétit, 25 July 2022 Heat one tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the garlic and zucchini. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 18 May 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Italian, plural of zucchino, diminutive of zucca gourd