butternut squash

noun

: a smooth somewhat bottle-shaped buff-colored winter squash (Cucurbita moschata) with usually orange flesh

Examples of butternut squash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Following the reception, the newlyweds and their guests enjoyed a three-course plated dinner with entrées including classic alfredo chicken, grilled mushroom flank steak with Merlot sauce, and butternut squash ravioli with vegetables. —

Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024 Butternut Squash Sandwich: Topped with sage roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, cranberries, bacon and a brown butter sage sauce. —

Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024 Welcome the fall season by incorporating apples, pears, sweet potatoes, parsnips, and butternut squash into your dishes. —

Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 Sep. 2024 After exchanging vows, guests enjoyed filet mignon, halibut, and butternut squash ravioli during a sit-down dinner, as well as a cookie bar and custom vanilla wedding cake. —

Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for butternut squash

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Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of butternut squash was in 1940

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“Butternut squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butternut%20squash. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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