Zucchini

/zʊˈkiːni/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A variety of summer squash that is typically elongated and dark green in color, often used in cooking.

I made a delicious stir-fry with fresh zucchini and bell peppers.

A vegetable resembling a cucurbit; a type of summer squash.

The recipe called for grated zucchini to add moisture to the cake.

An edible green or yellow squash that is harvested immature.

Grilling zucchini brings out its natural sweetness and flavor.

In some contexts, used to describe a specific cultivar of squash in the USA.

She prefers cooking with zucchini instead of other types of squash.

Italian, from 'zucchina', diminutive of 'zucca' meaning 'pumpkin'.

zucchini bread

A type of sweet bread made with grated zucchini.

zucchini noodles

Noodles made from zucchini that are often used as a low-carb substitute for pasta.

stuffed zucchini

Zucchini that is hollowed out and filled with various ingredients.

squash

A group of vegetables including zucchini, often grown in summer.

vegetable

A plant or part of a plant used as food.

A term for a young person who is inexperienced or naive.

Don't be such a zucchini, learn from your mistakes.

An affectionate term for someone who is silly or goofy.

He's such a zucchini, always making us laugh.