How to Use cucumber in a Sentence

cucumber

noun

• Using the large holes of box grater, grate the cucumber.
  — Chris Shepherd, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2023
• Add the remaining cucumber slices and then the rest of the onions.
  — Betsy Cribb, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2021
• Place the baguette on the side plate and the cucumber salad nearby.
  — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Aug. 2021
• Wrap an English cucumber in cheese cloth, crush it with the back of a knife, and drop it in the new pot.
  — People Staff, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2022
• Top the cream cheese side with cucumber slices, a few sprigs of cilantro, and a sprinkle of salt.
  — Kate Krader, Bloomberg.com, 8 May 2021
• The cool hints of yogurt, dill and cucumber in the sauce make for a winning wing.
  — Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 25 Jan. 2021
• Place the red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers and basil in a bowl.
  — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023
• Add the cucumber and tomatoes and toss well with your hands.
  — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 June 2021
• The tacos are sprinkled with raw onions and cilantro and come with slices of lime, radishes and cucumbers on the side.
  — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2024
• Scatter the cucumber over the chicken, then pour the sauce all over.
  — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 2 Dec. 2020
• The cucumbers should be rasped and cut in half lengthwise.
  — Roger Sands, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
• Aruban cooks add a spiny, light green cucumber, called concomber, to the stew at the same time as the potatoes.
  — Roger Sands, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
• The fresh taste comes from the cucumber, lemon, bell pepper and parsley.
  — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 17 Feb. 2024
• Snapper crudo comes dressed in cucumber juice and caviar, with a kick of chile oil.
  — New York Times, 12 Oct. 2021
• Peel shallots and slice at the same thinness as the cucumber.
  — Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 27 June 2022
• In a bowl, layer the cucumber slices with a few small pinches of salt.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021
• Add the olive oil, cucumbers, tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste.
  — cleveland, 6 Sep. 2023
• None of the cucumber, acorn squash or pumpkins have grown.
  — oregonlive, 6 June 2021
• Cook the pork in soy sauce and ginger, then serve on buns with fresh cucumber slices and chopped red onions.
  — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022
• Halve or quarter the cucumber, remove the seeds and slice.
  — Sonya Sanford, sun-sentinel.com, 22 July 2021
• It’s made with cucumbers, garlic, and loads of fresh herbs.
  — Chris Morris, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2023
• Add the salad greens, tomatoes and cucumber to a large bowl.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 4 Aug. 2021
• Spread on a thinly sliced baguette and top with sliced cucumber.
  — Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 28 Apr. 2021
• Serve scoops of the rice alongside a quarter chicken and a few slices of cucumber.
  — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 30 Oct. 2020
• The brown sugar glaze gives it a sweet kick, paired with a fresh cucumber relish.
  — Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
• For those who’ve spent too much time in the sun, a cucumber melon Swedish massage at the spa relieves both the skin and stress.
  — Anna Haines, Forbes, 20 June 2022
• Add 2-3 ice cubes and pour in De Soi Golden Hour over cucumber and mint.
  — Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2023
• Serve with the dumplings and a cucumber salad, if desired.
  — cleveland, 13 Dec. 2022
• Rinse cucumber slices with cool water in a colander two or three times to remove the salt, then strain into a bowl.
  — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2025
• They were all wrapped in matching satin robes, relaxing with face masks on and cucumber slices over their eyes.
  — Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025