summer squash

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of summer squash¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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For decades, the summer squash has earned a bad reputation for being abundant, rather too abundant.

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Like tomatoes, zucchini and summer squash are technically in the fruit family, though cooking-wise they are most often treated as a vegetable.

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

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