Butternut Squash (Noun)
Meaning 1
Buff-colored squash with a long usually straight neck and sweet orange flesh.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chef carefully selected the finest butternut squash from the farmer's market to create a delicious soup.
- Roasted butternut squash makes a tasty and nutritious side dish, especially when seasoned with herbs and spices.
- This recipe for butternut squash ravioli fills the pasta with the sweet, comforting flavor of the roasted squash.
- The sweetness of the butternut squash complemented the savory flavors of the onions and garlic perfectly in the autumn stew.
- In the fall, our family gathers to prepare and enjoy traditional pumpkin and butternut squash pies.
Meaning 2
Plant bearing buff-colored squash having somewhat bottle-shaped fruit with fine-textured edible flesh and a smooth thin rind.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer carefully planted the butternut squash seeds in the garden, making sure they received enough sunlight and water.
- Roasted butternut squash is a delicious side dish that pairs well with many different types of meat and vegetables.
- In the fall, the local market was filled with an assortment of winter squash, including butternut squash, acorn squash, and spaghetti squash.
- To make the butternut squash soup, she first had to peel and chop the squash into small pieces before sautéing it in butter.
- The butternut squash was a popular ingredient in many recipes, from soups and stews to casseroles and baked goods.