zucchini
noun
zuc·chi·ni
zu̇-ˈkē-nē 
plural zucchini or zucchinis
: a smooth usually cylindrical dark green summer squash
also
: a plant that bears zucchini
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Offer up more than just basil leaves to top off these layers of love, and include thin slices of zucchini and shredded Asiago.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
Some plants, such as members of the cucumber family (which includes melons, zucchini, and squash) and root veggies are sensitive to root disturbance.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
At Birch’s on the Lake, the group indulged in zucchini fries and a Birch’s burger.
—Lara Bockenstedt, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Zucchini can be hearty enough to form a main ingredient, as follows:
Slice zucchini lengthwise, brush with olive oil, top with panko and grated cheese drizzled with a touch more oil, and bake.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
Some plants, such as members of the cucumber family (which includes melons, zucchini, and squash) and root veggies are sensitive to root disturbance.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
At Birch’s on the Lake, the group indulged in zucchini fries and a Birch’s burger.
—Lara Bockenstedt, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
Zucchini can be hearty enough to form a main ingredient, as follows:
Slice zucchini lengthwise, brush with olive oil, top with panko and grated cheese drizzled with a touch more oil, and bake.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zucchini
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“Zucchini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zucchini. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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zucchini
noun
zuc·chi·ni
zu̇-ˈkē-nē
plural zucchini or zucchinis
: a smooth cylinder-shaped usually dark green summer squash
also
: a plant that bears zucchini
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