Yellow Squash (Noun)
Meaning 1
Squash having yellow skin and yellowish flesh and usually elongated neck.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The farmer's market had an assortment of summer vegetables, including yellow squash, perfect for grilling or sautéing.
- We picked up a few yellow squash at the grocery store to roast as a side dish for dinner.
- Yellow squash, also known as crookneck or straightneck squash, was a popular choice among gardeners.
- She carefully sliced the yellow squash into thin rounds and layered them in a casserole dish.
- The yellow squash had been cooked to perfection, its tender flesh and slightly caramelized exterior a delight to eat.
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
Any of various squash plants grown for their yellow fruits with somewhat elongated necks.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer's market was filled with an assortment of vegetables including yellow squash from a local farm.
- She went to the garden and picked a few yellow squash to make her famous summer squash casserole.
- Grilled chicken and roasted yellow squash made for a perfect side dish at the outdoor BBQ.
- In many parts of the country, yellow squash is traditionally fried and served as a side dish.
- The recipe called for one medium-sized yellow squash, which was then sautéed in olive oil with minced garlic.