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

Those offerings include zucchini, Chipotle, tres chiles, verde tomatillo, house tomato and Caribbean mango salsa. — Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026

Miso, soy, and honey are a powerful trio, creating a savory marinade that could make just about anything sing (cod or salmon, broccoli or zucchini, tofu). — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Nov. 2026

Swiss chard leaves are stuffed with zucchini and chard stems and served with a sweet-and-sour condiment of onions, raisins, and pine nuts. — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Spinach, broccoli, zucchini, peppers, and eggplant are nonstarchy vegetables that provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals while being low in carbohydrates and calories. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 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