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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Choosing The Best Squash When selecting winter squash, make sure to select mature squash that feel heavy for their size.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Plant winter squash in a large, sturdy container that can handle the weight of the developing fruit.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2025
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
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Plant winter squash in a large, sturdy container that can handle the weight of the developing fruit.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2025
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
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“Winter squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winter%20squash. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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