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

Add the zucchini spirals to the empty bowl and toss in the remaining dressing to coat. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Just like zucchini bread, zucchini in cake is moist and unexpectedly tasty. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

So avoid planting these close to larger plants like zucchini or pumpkin that may shade them. — Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Both zucchini and cucumber suffer from the same diseases and pests, like gray mold, mildew, and cucumber mosaic virus, all of which can be exacerbated when grown next to one another. — Martha Stewart, 30 June 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