zucchini

noun

zuc·​chi·​ni zu̇-ˈkē-nē 

plural zucchini or zucchinis

: a smooth usually cylindrical dark green summer squash

also : a plant that bears zucchini

Examples of zucchini in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Taste zucchini mixture and season with more salt and pepper if needed. — Caroline Chambers, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

Toppings change with the seasons, including everything from peaches to corn and zucchini. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026

Zucchini With its high water content, zucchini can turn mushy and even fall apart when steamed. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026

Lightly salt the zucchini and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until golden. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of zucchino, diminutive of zucca gourd

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for zucchini

• acini
• aldine
• amine
• arsine
• carinii
• cosine
• delphine
• domine
• latine
• ovine
• pennine
• porcine

Kids Definition

zucchini

noun

zuc·​chi·​ni zu̇-ˈkē-nē 

plural zucchini or zucchinis

: a smooth cylinder-shaped usually dark green summer squash

also : a plant that bears zucchini