winter squash

American  

noun

1. any of several varieties of Cucurbita maxima or C. moschata that mature in late autumn and are used, when ripe, as a vegetable.

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Etymology

Origin of winter squash

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

In colder months, you can warm up a salad by tossing in a few cooked vegetables like sauteed mushrooms or winter squash and/or beans or seared tempeh made from fermented soy.

From National Geographic • Oct. 19, 2023

Firmer vegetables, such as winter squash, or more potent ones, such as onions, will benefit from precooking.

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2023

A full two pounds of winter squash comprise the base of this make-ahead soup.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2022

The mild winter squash gets a punch from a spicy and tart onion gravy that comes together while the squash roasts in the oven.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2022

I roasted the bird in a pan surrounded by the potatoes and chunks of winter squash.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan