gourds
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pluralof gourd.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
gourdnounthe hard-shelled fruit of any of various plants, especially those of Lagenaria siceraria white-flowered gourd, or bottle gourd, whose dried shell is used for bowls and other utensils, and Cucurbita pepo yellow-flowered gourd, used ornamentally.
Example Sentences
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It is sold on street corners from vendors with large gourds, and also seen mixed with spirits on cocktail menus in upscale restaurants throughout the state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
“If a Jack-o’-lantern isn’t your style, use paint, appliqués, and accessories to give your gourds personality,” Stewart suggests.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2025
Earlier research from Inui and his team revealed that gourds contain a type of protein that binds to pollutants, allowing them to move through the plant's tissues.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2025
Customers are paying them hundreds—sometimes thousands—of dollars to festoon their homes with gourds of every shape and size.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2025
I got in line behind the others that were waiting, some with old gourds and others with buckets.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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