gherkin
noun
the small, immature fruit of a variety of cucumber, used in pickling.
gherkins
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pluralof gherkin.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Really appreciate the gherkins - that is fantastic for us," said the 26-year-old operations manager.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Dmyterko lines up jars of gherkins and tomatoes.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Funny and touching, an Easter egg-loaded cross between Ray Harryhausen and Charlie Kaufman, it manages to generate concern for their plight, their Shakespearean recitations and their gherkins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2025
Kherson remains without electricity, running water or heating, but residents found some relief in being able to purchase Ukrainian pickled gherkins, dumplings, horseradish and other favourites.
From Reuters ● Nov. 20, 2022
To the south, the flowers give way to a patch of raveled gherkins.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
