summer squash

American  

noun

1. any of several squashes of the variety Cucurbita pepo melopepo, that mature in the late summer or early autumn and are used as a vegetable in an unripe state, before the rind and seeds become hard.

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Etymology

Origin of summer squash

First recorded in 1745–55

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summer squash

Tender flaked blue crab and summer squash add sweetness and depth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025

Because here’s the secret: with just a little time and a few pantry basics — fat, salt, a touch of sugar, something acidic — summer squash transforms.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2025

I think we can safely say that summer squash will never be the star of the farmers market show.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2025

If you double the marinade, you could also marinate some chunks of red onion, zucchini and summer squash separately.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 30, 2023

Harvesting the remainder of the summer squash crop was no less tiring than it had been the day before.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty

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