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Cucumber (Noun)

Meaning 1

Cylindrical green fruit with thin green rind and white flesh eaten as a vegetable; related to melons.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

  • The salad was fresh and crisp, with sliced cucumber adding a delightful crunch to each bite.
  • Cucumbers are a popular ingredient in Thai cuisine, often used in dishes like tom yum soup and salads.
  • She carefully sliced the cucumber and layered it in the glass jar with cream cheese and fresh dill.
  • In the garden, the cucumber vines were thriving, producing long, slender fruits that hung from the trellis.
  • As a refreshing summer snack, cucumber slices served with yogurt and mint are hard to beat.

Synonyms

  • Cuke

Hypernyms

  • Veggie
  • Veg

Meaning 2

A melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Sliced cucumber makes a refreshing addition to salads and sandwiches.
  • Cucumbers are a versatile vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked in a variety of dishes.
  • In the garden, the cucumber vines are spreading rapidly along the trellis.
  • To make pickled cucumbers, start by slicing the cucumbers thinly and soaking them in a brine solution.
  • Cucumbers are made up of about 96% water, making them a low-calorie and refreshing snack.

Synonyms

  • Cucumber Vine
  • Cucumis Sativus

Hypernyms

  • Melon Vine
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