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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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This cucumber salad with sour cream and dill comes together in just 15 minutes and delivers a creamy, crisp bite that feels especially welcome on warm days.
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Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The cocktails also feel like a breezy day at the beach, including the Sea of Cortez, made with mezcal, Salers, lime, cucumber and salt.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2025
Your Skin Might Get a Healthy Boost By increasing your hydration, cucumber water can help keep your skin soft and plump.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Its salty, sour-sweet sharpness gives a classic Greek salad its signature taste; romaine, olives, cucumbers and red onions would be just another salad without feta’s tart earthiness.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
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Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The cocktails also feel like a breezy day at the beach, including the Sea of Cortez, made with mezcal, Salers, lime, cucumber and salt.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2025
Your Skin Might Get a Healthy Boost By increasing your hydration, cucumber water can help keep your skin soft and plump.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Its salty, sour-sweet sharpness gives a classic Greek salad its signature taste; romaine, olives, cucumbers and red onions would be just another salad without feta’s tart earthiness.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Cucumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cucumber. Accessed 6 Jan. 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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