summer squash
noun
: any of various squashes that are cultivars of a variety (Cucurbita pepo var. melopepo) and are used as a vegetable while immature and before hardening of the seeds and rind
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The sweetness of summer squash craves three things: fat, acid, and texture. 
Asha Loupy, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022 Don't let the name of this heart-healthy soup recipe fool you—this summer squash soup can be enjoyed year-round. Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 This yellow summer squash has a mild, buttery flavor and is best sautéed or grilled until still firm. Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 23 Aug. 2022 This time of year, summer squash is abundant and pairs well with the briny hit of olive. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2022 Zucchini—a familiar, easy-to-grow, and virtually tasteless green summer squash—has never been a gastronomic superstar. Daniel Ford, The New Yorker, 11 July 2022 Plants to start now from seeds or plant as seedlings: pumpkin, summer squash, peppers, eggplants, cilantro, tomatillo, watermelon, zucchini and cucumbers. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2022 Make a long process shorter by layering zucchini, summer squash, Italian sausage, lasagna noodles, and marina sauce in a skillet rather than a baking dish. Katelyn Lunders, Woman's Day, 24 June 2022 As always, be mindful of the cook times for each ingredient: In general, denser vegetables—carrots, beets, winter squash—will need more time on the stove than broccoli, peppers and summer squash. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2022 See More
Asha Loupy, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022 Don't let the name of this heart-healthy soup recipe fool you—this summer squash soup can be enjoyed year-round. Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 This yellow summer squash has a mild, buttery flavor and is best sautéed or grilled until still firm. Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 23 Aug. 2022 This time of year, summer squash is abundant and pairs well with the briny hit of olive. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2022 Zucchini—a familiar, easy-to-grow, and virtually tasteless green summer squash—has never been a gastronomic superstar. Daniel Ford, The New Yorker, 11 July 2022 Plants to start now from seeds or plant as seedlings: pumpkin, summer squash, peppers, eggplants, cilantro, tomatillo, watermelon, zucchini and cucumbers. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2022 Make a long process shorter by layering zucchini, summer squash, Italian sausage, lasagna noodles, and marina sauce in a skillet rather than a baking dish. Katelyn Lunders, Woman's Day, 24 June 2022 As always, be mindful of the cook times for each ingredient: In general, denser vegetables—carrots, beets, winter squash—will need more time on the stove than broccoli, peppers and summer squash. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined above