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)

Examples of winter squash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Menu highlights include winter squash agnolotti, truffle risotto, filet tagliata and chocolate budino. —Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025

In the fall seasons, shoppers can get produce like crisp apples perfect for baking, sweet pears, vibrant pumpkins and winter squash, earthy Brussels sprouts, and the first cranberries of fall. —Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025

Pumpkin Pumpkin is another winter squash with an impressive nutrient profile. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 26 Nov. 2025

Entrees include a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, plus lamb chops, short ribs, grilled swordfish and winter squash and kale ravioli with Gorgonzola cream. —Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for winter squash

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

Kids Definition

winter squash

noun

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