Autumn Pumpkin (Noun)
Meaning
A coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The autumn pumpkin was carefully selected from the patch to be carved into a jack-o-lantern for Halloween.
- She spent the afternoon baking an autumn pumpkin pie to serve at the family gathering.
- The autumn pumpkin soup was a delicious and comforting treat on a chilly fall evening.
- At the farmer's market, the autumn pumpkins were arranged in a colorful display alongside the gourds and squash.
- The autumn pumpkin patch was a popular destination for families to pick out their own pumpkins and enjoy the fall festivities.