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

Example Sentences

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

Zucchini and summer squash put forth a flower on each end of the vegetable, and it’s also edible.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023

Some variations are made with potatoes and other roots, leafy greens and a variety of summer squash.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2022

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