Winter Squash (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of various fruits of the gourd family with thick rinds and edible yellow to orange flesh that mature in the fall and can be stored for several months.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The farmer's market was filled with a variety of winter squash, including acorn squash and butternut squash.
- Roasting winter squash brings out its natural sweetness and pairs well with a drizzle of olive oil.
- In the fall, many people decorate their homes with winter squash, such as pumpkins and gourds.
- Winter squash is a nutritious and versatile ingredient that can be used in soups, stews, and baked goods.
- The gardener carefully selected a few choice winter squash to store in the cellar for the winter months.
Meaning 2
Any of various plants of the species Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata producing squashes that have hard rinds and mature in the fall.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer's market was filled with a variety of winter squash, including acorn squash and butternut squash.
- Winter squash is a nutritious and versatile ingredient that can be used in soups, stews, and baked dishes.
- The garden was planted with a mix of summer and winter squash to provide a continuous harvest throughout the year.
- Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in winter squash, making it a delicious side dish for the holidays.
- The chef's recipe for winter squash soup called for a combination of roasted butternut and kabocha squash.