winter squash

noun

: any of various hard-shelled squashes (such as acorn squash, cushaw, or Hubbard squash) that can be stored for several months and belong to cultivars of several cucurbit species (especially Cucurbita maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo)

Examples of winter squash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And don’t just think of these as dessert wines; while foie gras and blue cheese are always a good idea alongside wine with high residual sugar, savory dishes made with apples, pears, or winter squash also work well. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024

The menu starts with the choice of winter squash soup or salad, and main course options include roasted turkey with stuffing and gravy or prime rib with shareable like mac and chese and mashed sweet potatoes. —Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

Baked potatoes, broccoli, winter squash, and sweet potatoes are also good choices. —Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024

In another, roasted winter squash tango with buttermilk cheddar. —Scott Hocker, theweek, 24 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

winter squash

noun

: any of various hard-shelled squashes (as an acorn squash) that keep well in storage