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

Examples of zucchini in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Delicious dishes will include fresh soft-shell crab, stuffed zucchini blossoms and bluefin tuna. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025

And here’s Anna Kendrick as Stephanie, a mommy blogger making zucchini chocolate chip cookies. —Emma Specter, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2025

It’s got loads of ripe spring veggies to love—including zucchini, peppers, and spinach—paired with goat cheese, mozzarella, and a tangy balsamic vinegar glaze. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025

Sun Exposure: Full Sun Soil Type: Moist, Well-draining, Fertile Soil pH: Acidic to Neutral (5.8-7.0) The genus Cucurbita includes summer and winter squash, pumpkins, zucchini, and ornamental gourds. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of zucchino, diminutive of zucca gourd

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for zucchini

• acini
• aldine
• arsine
• carinii
• cosine
• delphine
• domine
• latine
• leucine
• ovine
• pennine
• porcine

Kids Definition

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