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
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Don't let the zucchini scare you away— this moist and nutty cake is perfect for all occasions.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
To harvest a zucchini, use a clean knife to cut the stem where it's attached to the plant.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
Roast tomatoes and zucchini on the grill for about 10 minutes (use a grill basket if necessary), or until nice and evenly roasted.
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—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Many summer crops, like zucchini, cucumbers, and even some types of winter squash have much shorter days to maturity and can be started from seed right in the warm, summer soil.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
To harvest a zucchini, use a clean knife to cut the stem where it's attached to the plant.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
Roast tomatoes and zucchini on the grill for about 10 minutes (use a grill basket if necessary), or until nice and evenly roasted.
4.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Many summer crops, like zucchini, cucumbers, and even some types of winter squash have much shorter days to maturity and can be started from seed right in the warm, summer soil.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for zucchini
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“Zucchini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zucchini. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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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
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