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cucumber
noun
cu·cum·ber
ˈkyü-(ˌ)kəm-bər 
: the fruit of a vine (Cucumis sativus) of the gourd family cultivated as a garden vegetable
also
: this vine
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Think cucumber and smoked salmon sandwiches, cheddar scallion and marigold scones, and prosciutto and fig crostini with lavender (served with bubbles and optional caviar, but of course).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Yellow leaves are a sign of several issues that can occur when growing cucumbers, from watering issues to too much sun.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
If the long, slim English cucumbers don’t look great at your market this week, swap in 3 Persian or mini cucumbers per English cucumber.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Yellow leaves are a sign of several issues that can occur when growing cucumbers, from watering issues to too much sun.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
If the long, slim English cucumbers don’t look great at your market this week, swap in 3 Persian or mini cucumbers per English cucumber.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for cucumber
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“Cucumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cucumber. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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cucumber
noun
cu·cum·ber
ˈkyü-(ˌ)kəm-bər
: the long fleshy usually many-seeded green-skinned fruit of a vine of the gourd family that is grown as a garden vegetable
also
: this vine
Medical Definition
cucumber
noun
cu·cum·ber
ˈkyü-(ˌ)kəm-bər
: the fruit of a vine (Cucumis sativus) of the gourd family that is cultivated as a garden vegetable and that has diuretic seeds
also
: this vine
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