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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These recipes celebrate strawberries, summer squash, and more Summer, although notoriously hot, might just be our favorite season at Southern Living. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 May 2025 Farmer-Approved Tips For Storing Vegetables Fresh harvests, like delicate lettuces, summer squash, and stem vegetables like asparagus, are best kept in the refrigerator. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025 The limited growing space influenced the Co-op’s decision to move away from row crops upon buying the farm, planting trees in areas where tomatoes and summer squash used to grow. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025 With Table, Brandon Capps, owner of New Image, set out to bring Spain’s tapas culture to his brewpub with elevated bites like focaccia with heirloom tomatoes and gnocchi with summer squash. Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for summer squash

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of summer squash was in 1801

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“Summer squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summer%20squash. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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
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