cucumber
noun
a creeping plant, Cucumis sativus, of the gourd family, occurring in many cultivated forms.
cucumbers
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pluralof cucumber.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They would also allow Scotland to produce more Mediterranean vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, aubergines, and even melons, according to Pete Ritchie from campaign organisation Nourish Scotland.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Seeing eggs, rice, yogurt in writing makes it easier to recognize what a bunch of greens or a basket of cucumbers could become—and easier to pivot when the ingredient I imagined isn’t there.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
At this rainforest-like indoor farm, where creatures such as coral, tropical fish and sea cucumbers inhabit different aquariums, Kinjo bred "miracle coral" with extra resistance to warmer water.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Stores can sell cucumbers or cans of Coke because they qualify as snacks, but not zucchini or cans of beans, which can’t be consumed on the go.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
“Roasted chicken, cauliflower with cheese sauce, pickled cucumbers, and freshly baked blueberry muffins.”
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
