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

However, those with a history of kidney concerns may need to monitor their electrolyte intake and be mindful of the serving sizes of zucchini. — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 30 July 2026

How to Grate Zucchini Once grated, the one large zucchini for this recipe should come out to about 1 ¾ cups of shreds. — Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026

Watermelon, peaches, sweet corn, tomatoes, berries, zucchini, cucumbers and other fresh favorites become staples at poolside barbecues, family picnics and neighborhood cookouts. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Don't miss the zucchini huckleberry bread, sliced, toasted, and served with a cream berry dipping sauce. — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 July 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