gherkin

noun

gher·kin ˈgər-kən

: a small prickly fruit used for pickling

also : a pickle made from this fruit

: the slender annual vine (Cucumis anguria) of the gourd family that bears gherkins

: the immature fruit of the cucumber especially when used for pickling

Examples of gherkin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Serve warm with wasabi mustard, and gherkins if desired. —

Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023 Putting chili powder, salt, or celery salt on the rim of the glass and chasing with a gherkin can take these to the next level. —

Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2023 In the video, Olivia shows off a dinner comprised of bread, butter, grapes, cheese, gherkins, and wine. —

Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 3 Aug. 2023 In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, gherkins, garlic, ketchup, and scallions. —

Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023 Sugar snap peas, gherkins and Castelvetrano olives add plenty of crunch and spring vibrancy to the rich filling too. —

Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2023 On top of the crab, those olives mix with a green, pickle-y duo of sugar snap peas and gherkins to add crunch and more pops of spring brightness. —

Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2023 It’s served with fingerling potato slices, gherkins and bread for dipping. —

Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2023 Garnish with a gherkin or dill spear. —

Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 15 June 2021 See More

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