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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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Sprawling pumpkin vines and trailing cucumber plants may be too large for indoor growing, but many smaller vegetables thrive in pots and can be cultivated year-round indoors.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
At Starship Bagel the cucumber sandwich was inspired by classic Southern cucumber tea sandwiches.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
When vegetables like cabbage or cucumbers are fermented, they’re brined and given time to break down their natural carbs and sugars into organic acids, gas, and even small amounts of alcohol.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 26 Dec. 2025
Some may also contain natural flavorings such as lemons and cucumber.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
At Starship Bagel the cucumber sandwich was inspired by classic Southern cucumber tea sandwiches.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
When vegetables like cabbage or cucumbers are fermented, they’re brined and given time to break down their natural carbs and sugars into organic acids, gas, and even small amounts of alcohol.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 26 Dec. 2025
Some may also contain natural flavorings such as lemons and cucumber.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
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 1 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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