summer squash
noun
: any of various squashes that are cultivars of a variety (Cucurbita pepo var. melopepo) and are used as a vegetable while immature and before hardening of the seeds and rind
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This classic side dish is an easy way to use up the summer squash bounty.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Bush Zucchini Zucchini and summer squash are highly sensitive to cold weather and often stop growing when temperatures reach 50°F or below.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Due to their nutritional similarities, the choice between pumpkin and summer squash may come down to your personal taste preferences.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Zucchini is a type of summer squash belonging to the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) plant family, the same family that includes cucumbers, pumpkins and melons.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Bush Zucchini Zucchini and summer squash are highly sensitive to cold weather and often stop growing when temperatures reach 50°F or below.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Due to their nutritional similarities, the choice between pumpkin and summer squash may come down to your personal taste preferences.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Zucchini is a type of summer squash belonging to the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) plant family, the same family that includes cucumbers, pumpkins and melons.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Summer squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summer%20squash. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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