Squash (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer carefully tended to the squash patch, making sure the vines had enough space to spread out.
- Squash is a versatile vegetable that can be baked, mashed, or sautéed and served as a side dish.
- The garden was overflowing with an abundance of yellow crookneck squash, which the family enjoyed grilling on summer evenings.
- In the fall, the local market was filled with a variety of winter squash, including acorn, butternut, and spaghetti squash.
- The recipe called for a medium-sized zucchini squash, which she carefully sliced into thin rounds before adding to the stir-fry.
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Meaning 2
Edible fruit of a squash plant; eaten as a vegetable.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.