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cucumber
noun
cu·cum·ber ˈkyü-(ˌ)kəm-bər 
: the fruit of a vine (Cucumis sativus) of the gourd family cultivated as a garden vegetable
also : this vine
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Chow recommends cucumber and mushroom salad as an appetizer for a way to start your meal off on a nutrient-rich note. 
Emily Laurence, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022 This creamy shadow features a bevy of soothing ingredients, like cucumber and chamomile, plus moisturizing coconut oil and shea butter to minimize lid creasing. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022 The michelada without lager, using the mixes and preparations of beer miches to complement an agua fresca, usually an agua de mango or an agua de piña y espinaca (pineapple and spinach), or cucumber and lime. Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022 Before that time, Juul had advertised its product using attractive young models and flavors such as cool cucumber and creme brulee that critics said attracted underage users. Matt Richtel And Andrew Jacobs, BostonGlobe.com, 23 June 2022 Sides are a la carte and include basil latkes, cucumber and onion salad, and roasted potatoes that are crisped to order and drizzled with smoky mayo. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 10 June 2022 Scrambled egg, chopped cucumber and tomato, slice of whole-wheat toast, half a banana. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2022 There are fresh house juices, like the Green Society with spinach, kale, cucumber, apple, lemon and ginger, plus mocktails that combine fruit juices with ginger beer. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 26 Aug. 2022 Don't let the October 31 costume deadline get to your head—stay cool as a cucumber and re-create this in no time. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 22 Aug. 2022 See More
Emily Laurence, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022 This creamy shadow features a bevy of soothing ingredients, like cucumber and chamomile, plus moisturizing coconut oil and shea butter to minimize lid creasing. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022 The michelada without lager, using the mixes and preparations of beer miches to complement an agua fresca, usually an agua de mango or an agua de piña y espinaca (pineapple and spinach), or cucumber and lime. Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022 Before that time, Juul had advertised its product using attractive young models and flavors such as cool cucumber and creme brulee that critics said attracted underage users. Matt Richtel And Andrew Jacobs, BostonGlobe.com, 23 June 2022 Sides are a la carte and include basil latkes, cucumber and onion salad, and roasted potatoes that are crisped to order and drizzled with smoky mayo. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 10 June 2022 Scrambled egg, chopped cucumber and tomato, slice of whole-wheat toast, half a banana. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2022 There are fresh house juices, like the Green Society with spinach, kale, cucumber, apple, lemon and ginger, plus mocktails that combine fruit juices with ginger beer. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 26 Aug. 2022 Don't let the October 31 costume deadline get to your head—stay cool as a cucumber and re-create this in no time. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 22 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French cucumbre, from Latin cucumer-, cucumis
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing cucumber
Kids Definition
cucumber
noun
cu·cum·ber ˈkyü-ˌkəm-bər
: a long usually green-skinned vegetable that is used in salads and for making pickles and is the fruit of a vine related to the melons and gourds
Medical Definition
cucumber
noun
cu·cum·ber ˈkyü-(ˌ)kəm-bər
: the fruit of a vine (Cucumis sativus) of the gourd family that is cultivated as a garden vegetable and that has diuretic seeds
also : this vine