spaghetti squash

noun

: an oval winter squash (Cucurbita pepo) with flesh that once cooked is similar in appearance to spaghetti

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Earth tones 2025’s color palette is like a visit to the produce aisle: The earthy colors of fruits and vegetables will abound next year, from the vivid yellow of a spaghetti squash to the soft brown of a coconut husk. —

Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024 How to cook spaghetti squash Most recipes for spaghetti squash suggest roasting the vegetable halved (and sometimes whole). —

Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024 What to make with spaghetti squash Make spaghetti squash Cacio e Pepe (cheese and pepper), as directed below. —

Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024 Loosen spaghetti squash fibers with a fork, being careful not to rip skin to keep the boat shape. —

Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 9 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spaghetti squash

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spaghetti squash was in 1975

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