winter squash

noun

: any of various hard-shelled squashes (such as acorn squash, cushaw, or Hubbard squash) that can be stored for several months and belong to cultivars of several cucurbit species (especially Cucurbita maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo)

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Pro tip: Any time a recipe calls for pumpkin, don’t be afraid to substitute winter squash, Bay explained. Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2024 The winter squash, which grows on a vine, is both nourishing and tasty. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024 These include white potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, corn, beans, carrots, beets, turnips, and winter squashes. 5. Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024 Organized by ingredient, the chapters range from spring artichokes and asparagus to summer tomatoes to winter squash. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for winter squash 

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of winter squash was in 1771

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“Winter squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winter%20squash. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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winter squash

noun
: any of various hard-shelled squashes (as an acorn squash) that keep well in storage

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