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cucumber
noun
cu·cum·ber
ˈkyü-(ˌ)kəm-bər 
: the fruit of a vine (Cucumis sativus) of the gourd family cultivated as a garden vegetable
also
: this vine
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Pickled cucumber spangled with spice.
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25 June 2026
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Serve with a simple cucumber salad to keep active time minimal.
—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Watermelon, strawberries, cucumber, and celery are a few of the foods that have high water content.
—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Chopping Romaine, tomatoes, and cucumbers for a crunchy Greek salad?
—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cucumber
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“Cucumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cucumber. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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cucumber
noun
cu·cum·ber
ˈkyü-(ˌ)kəm-bər
: the long fleshy usually many-seeded green-skinned fruit of a vine of the gourd family that is grown as a garden vegetable
also
: this vine
Medical Definition
cucumber
noun
cu·cum·ber
ˈkyü-(ˌ)kəm-bər
: the fruit of a vine (Cucumis sativus) of the gourd family that is cultivated as a garden vegetable and that has diuretic seeds
also
: this vine
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