zucchini

noun

zuc·​chi·​ni zu̇-ˈkē-nē 

plural zucchini or zucchinis

: a smooth usually cylindrical dark green summer squash

also : a plant that bears zucchini

Examples of zucchini in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, make our Blueberry and Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Muffins in the summer orturn a bumper crop of zucchini into Zucchini Bread to be frozen whole or sliced to enjoy in the fall. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

The 34-year-old, who grows produce like mushrooms, zucchini, peppers and okra in San Antonio, did not intend on pursuing a career as a farmer. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

This traditional lasagna gets a makeover with fresh zucchini squash. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Tuck in the garlic, basil, and bay leaves, then pour the olive oil over everything so the zucchini is mostly covered. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of zucchino, diminutive of zucca gourd

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for zucchini

• acini
• aldine
• amine
• arsine
• carinii
• cosine
• delphine
• domine
• latine
• ovine
• pennine
• porcine

Kids Definition

zucchini

noun

zuc·​chi·​ni zu̇-ˈkē-nē 

plural zucchini or zucchinis

: a smooth cylinder-shaped usually dark green summer squash

also : a plant that bears zucchini