noun
zucchini
zoo-KEE-nee
Zucchini (noun) means a long green summer squash with edible flesh and skin, known as a courgette in British English. Example: “She sliced the zucchini and grilled it with olive oil.”
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A long green summer squash with edible flesh and skin, known as a courgette in British English.
"She sliced the zucchini and grilled it with olive oil."
"The garden produced more zucchini than we could eat."
How to use zucchini
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA green squash, usually cooked like a vegetable, that shows up in stir-fries, pasta, and baked goods.
UK vs US
American English says zucchini; British English says courgette — same vegetable, different name.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
grated zucchini
zucchini bread
slice of zucchini
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Word forms
- Plural
- zucchinis
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Etymology
From Italian zucchini, the plural of zucchino, a "little squash" — from zucca, meaning "pumpkin" or "gourd."
Synonyms
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courgette
zuke
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Rhymes for zucchini
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What does “zucchini” mean?
The word “zucchini” means a long green summer squash with edible flesh and skin, known as a courgette in British English. In plain terms, a green squash, usually cooked like a vegetable, that shows up in stir-fries, pasta, and baked goods.
How do you pronounce “zucchini”?
“Zucchini” is pronounced zoo-KEE-nee (/zuːˈkiː.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “zucchini” in a sentence?
Here is “zucchini” used in a sentence: “She sliced the zucchini and grilled it with olive oil.”
What is another word for “zucchini”?
Words with a similar meaning to “zucchini” include courgette and zuke.
What part of speech is “zucchini”?
“Zucchini” is a noun.
Where does the word “zucchini” come from?
The word “zucchini” comes from Italian. From Italian zucchini, the plural of zucchino, a "little squash" — from zucca, meaning "pumpkin" or "gourd.".
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