SINCE 1828
zucchini
noun
zuc·chi·ni
| \ zu̇-ˈkē-nē
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plural zucchini
or zucchinis
Definition of zucchini
: a smooth usually cylindrical dark green summer squash
also
: a plant that bears zucchini
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Springtime favorites like squash and zucchini will add a happy pop of color to your fridge. — Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, "3 Easy Ways to Redesign Your Fridge," 1 Apr. 2019 In a large salad bowl, toss together zucchini, cucumbers, olives and torn basil. — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, "This Salad Is the Best Way to Use All the Vegetables You Have Right Now," 16 Aug. 2018 Add zucchini, yellow squash, and carrot; simmer 3 minutes. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Summer Minestrone," 27 July 2018 Spread ricotta on each half, then top with zucchini, squash, and scallions. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Grilled Squash Garlic Bread," 25 July 2018 Cut zucchini and chicken into pieces and toss in sauce; fold in basil. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Grilled Basil Chicken and Zucchini," 16 Aug. 2018 Add the onion, fennel, and zucchini and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until browned. — Laura Washburn, House Beautiful, "Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe: Soup au Pistou," 23 Jan. 2013 The surprising entrée included roasted eggplant, zucchini noodles, smoked tomato sauce, and a dollop of basil aioli. — Arthur Levine, USA TODAY, "Disneyland's new Pixar Pier: Is it Incredible?," 10 July 2018 Pumpkins, zucchini, and watermelons also go in this category. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "Cucumber Are Fruits — Not Vegetables — And This Changes Everything," 10 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'zucchini.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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zucchini
noun
zuc·chi·ni
| \ zu̇-ˈkē-nē
\
\
Kids Definition of zucchini
: a smooth cylinder-shaped green-skinned vegetable that is a type of squash
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