winter squash
noun
: any of various hard-shelled squashes (such as acorn squash, cushaw, or Hubbard squash) that can be stored for several months and belong to cultivars of several cucurbit species (especially Cucurbita maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo)
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The Bottom Line Butternut squash is an extremely popular winter squash due to its sweet, nutty flavor.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
Vegetable and Herb Garden Before a hard frost, make sure to harvest any remaining pumpkins and winter squashes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Ways To Use Kabocha Squash Just about any type of winter squash can be substituted for kabocha.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Here’s a quick look at how zucchini and winter squash compare:12
Zucchini vs. Winter Squash
Nutrient (per medium)
Zucchini (196 g)
Squash (200 g)
Calories
33.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
Vegetable and Herb Garden Before a hard frost, make sure to harvest any remaining pumpkins and winter squashes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Ways To Use Kabocha Squash Just about any type of winter squash can be substituted for kabocha.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Here’s a quick look at how zucchini and winter squash compare:12
Zucchini vs. Winter Squash
Nutrient (per medium)
Zucchini (196 g)
Squash (200 g)
Calories
33.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Winter squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winter%20squash. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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