succotash

noun

suc·​co·​tash ˈsə-kə-ˌtash 

: lima or shell beans and kernels of green corn cooked together

Examples of succotash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Glover’s simple succotash gives Olathe sweet corn a lead role, and her decadent dulce de leche dessert calls for fresh Palisade peaches. —Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025

Often described as a vegetable stew featuring corn and beans, succotash is a staple of the Native American diet, with some historians believing it was probably served at the inaugural Thanksgiving in 1621. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025

Combining lima beans with corn makes a traditional succotash dish. —Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 16 June 2025

Then, opt for an entree with a classic Texas spin, such as the double-bone pork chop, served with an apple and pear succotash and maple butter, or a steak. —Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Narragansett msíckquatash boiled corn kernels

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for succotash

• calabash
• ash
• bash
• brash
• cache
• cash
• clash
• crash
• dash
• flash
• gash
• hash

Kids Definition

succotash

noun

suc·​co·​tash ˈsək-ə-ˌtash 

: lima or shell beans and green corn cooked together