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

This family also includes cucumbers, zucchini and gourds. —Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 24 Oct. 2025

Harvest those last zucchini, patty pans, and any ripe melons and bring them inside. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025

Have a Veggie and Bean Breakfast Hash Mixing potatoes, bell pepper, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, and black beans into a fiber-rich breakfast hash is a colorful and nutrient-dense way to start your day. —Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025

While it’s been around for centuries, zucchini has quietly become one of the most popular vegetables in American kitchens. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025

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