winter squash

noun

: any of various hard-shelled squashes (such as acorn squash, cushaw, or Hubbard squash) that can be stored for several months and belong to cultivars of several cucurbit species (especially Cucurbita maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo)

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The winter squash, bright yuzu and buttery pastry counter all the salt and funk, making the umami tart a strong and savory, if unconventional, start to your meal. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025 Pumpkin is a type of winter squash in the Cucurbitaceae family. Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 19 Sep. 2025 Set melons, winter squash and pumpkins onto a bed of straw or an upside-down yogurt container to keep them off the soil. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025 And its foods: farm stand apples, cider and the first winter squash. John Vukmirovich, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for winter squash

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of winter squash was in 1771

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“Winter squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winter%20squash. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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winter squash

noun
: any of various hard-shelled squashes (as an acorn squash) that keep well in storage

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