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.

Middle English, from Old French 'cocombre', from Latin 'cucumis'

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.

vegetable

A plant or part of a plant used as food.

salad

A dish consisting of mixed pieces of food, typically including vegetables.

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.