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Translate files Cucumber
/ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A long, green skinned fruit with watery flesh, typically eaten raw in salads or pickled.
She added slices of cucumber to her salad for a refreshing crunch.
The plant, scientifically known as Cucumis sativus, that produces this fruit.
The gardener grew a variety of cucumber that was perfect for pickling.
A person who is cool and calm, often used in the phrase 'as cool as a cucumber.'
Despite the chaos around her, she remained as cool as a cucumber.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'cocombre', from Latin 'cucumis'
Common Phrases and Expressions
cool as a cucumber
Calm and composed, especially in a difficult situation.
cucumber sandwich
A type of sandwich made using cucumber slices, often associated with tea time.
Related Words
vegetable
A plant or part of a plant used as food.
salad
A dish consisting of mixed pieces of food, typically including vegetables.
Slang Meanings
Slang for someone who is awkward or clumsy.
He's such a cucumber when it comes to dancing.
A term for someone who is cool and laid-back.
Don't worry about the interview; just be a cucumber.