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

Dishes include taglioni with lemon, zucchini lasagne, eggplant gratin, and veal alla Milanese, accompanied by superior local wines such as Colette, a dry mineral white from the Famidda de Peretti della Rocca in Figari. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

This could include cutting and folding zucchini, grilling and seasoning chicken. —Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026

Look for drought-resistant varieties like ‘Dark Star’, a zucchini bred for dry conditions, and ‘Green-Striped Cushaw’, a crookneck winter squash. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026

Combine the zucchini, apple, tomatoes and grapes in a bowl. —Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 17 Apr. 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
• arsine
• carinii
• cosine
• delphine
• domine
• latine
• leucine
• 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