zucchini
noun
zuc·chi·ni
zu̇-ˈkē-nē 
plural zucchini or zucchinis
: a smooth usually cylindrical dark green summer squash
also
: a plant that bears zucchini
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If the dish involves cooking, like stir-fries, zucchini is a suitable alternative.
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Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Both zucchini and cucumber suffer from the same diseases and pests, like gray mold, mildew, and cucumber mosaic virus, all of which can be exacerbated when grown next to one another.
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Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Have a Veggie and Bean Breakfast Hash Mixing potatoes, bell peppers, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, and black beans into a fiber-rich breakfast hash is a colorful, nutrient-dense way to start your day.
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Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2026
Inspired by classic dressed hoagies, these sandwiches are filled with peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and red onion and doused in tangy Italian vinaigrette.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
25 June 2026
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Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Both zucchini and cucumber suffer from the same diseases and pests, like gray mold, mildew, and cucumber mosaic virus, all of which can be exacerbated when grown next to one another.
—
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Have a Veggie and Bean Breakfast Hash Mixing potatoes, bell peppers, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, and black beans into a fiber-rich breakfast hash is a colorful, nutrient-dense way to start your day.
—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2026
Inspired by classic dressed hoagies, these sandwiches are filled with peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and red onion and doused in tangy Italian vinaigrette.
—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for zucchini
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“Zucchini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zucchini. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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zucchini
noun
zuc·chi·ni
zu̇-ˈkē-nē
plural zucchini or zucchinis
: a smooth cylinder-shaped usually dark green summer squash
also
: a plant that bears zucchini
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