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

Examples of summer squash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since summer squash like yellow crookneck, yellow straightneck, pattypan, and zucchini grow quickly, planting a second crop in July can replace struggling plants. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

Sweet corn, summer squash, and bouquets of fragrant and colorful flowers appear in gardeners' kitchens this month when the garden finally matches the imagination. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026

How to Enjoy It Cassetty recommends sautéing or grilling summer squash with white beans and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026

Snipped fresh basil and thyme add just the right accents to a soup that blends sweet corn and summer squash. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for summer squash

• macintosh
• mackintosh
• mcintosh
• natchitoches
• backwash
• downwash
• mouthwash
• outwash
• panache
• whitewash
• bosh
• frosh

Kids Definition

summer squash

noun

: any of various garden squashes closely related to the pumpkins and used as a vegetable while immature and before hardening of the seeds and rind