How to Use cucumber in a Sentence

cucumber

noun

• This canned cocktail lured me in with promises of gin, cucumber, lemon and seltzer.
  — Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
• Dunham pauses to slurp down some pho noodles and take a swig of cucumber water, which her husband has brought her.
  — Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Jan. 2022
• Onion seeds, for example, stay fresh only for about one year, while tomato and cucumber seeds last for four to five years with proper storage.
  — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
• Plus, the hydrating cucumber extract in the formula doesn’t hurt.
  — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
• Traditional sandwiches include ham, salmon, cucumber, plus scones with jam and cream, and plenty of cakes and tarts to end on a sweet note.
  — Kelsey Fowler, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2022
• On the bottom tier are canapés or sandwiches: curry chicken, egg salad, cucumber, jam pennies, shrimp mousse.
  — Susan Dunne, courant.com, 6 Jan. 2022
• To make the agua fresca: Blend cucumber, honeydew, mint, sugar, and water until smooth, then strain.
  — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
• In a high-powered blender, combine the orange juice, nopal, mint, spinach, celery, cucumber, pineapple, green apple, ginger and chile.
  — Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2021
• To make a cucumber martini, muddle a few slices of cucumber in the shaker before adding the rest of the ingredients.
  — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
• Last week, two recalls for cucumbers and Costco eggs were issued over Salmonella risk.
  — Jenna Anderson, Health, 2 Dec. 2024
• Or go the savory route with a Mediterranean-style bowl including tomatoes, olives, cucumber and feta; or a bowl with eggs, avocado and spinach.
  — Kristen Rogers, CNN, 5 Feb. 2022
• Some individual whole American cucumbers may also bear a sticker (as shown below).
  — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
• And the restaurant also puts out some super creative rolls, like the Hana Pride that uses a cucumber slice to enclose a rainbow of yellowtail, tuna, salmon and crab.
  — Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 14 Jan. 2022
• Democrats are filled with anxiety and the Republicans are cool as cucumbers, looking toward Election Day.
  — NBC News, 27 Oct. 2024
• Using the large holes of box grater, grate the cucumber.
  — Chris Shepherd, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2023
• Wrap an English cucumber in cheese cloth, crush it with the back of a knife, and drop it in the new pot.
  — People Staff, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2022
• Place the red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers and basil in a bowl.
  — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023
• The tacos are sprinkled with raw onions and cilantro and come with slices of lime, radishes and cucumbers on the side.
  — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2024
• The cucumbers should be rasped and cut in half lengthwise.
  — Roger Sands, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
• Aruban cooks add a spiny, light green cucumber, called concomber, to the stew at the same time as the potatoes.
  — Roger Sands, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
• The fresh taste comes from the cucumber, lemon, bell pepper and parsley.
  — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 17 Feb. 2024
• Peel shallots and slice at the same thinness as the cucumber.
  — Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 27 June 2022
• Add the olive oil, cucumbers, tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste.
  — cleveland, 6 Sep. 2023
• Cook the pork in soy sauce and ginger, then serve on buns with fresh cucumber slices and chopped red onions.
  — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022
• It’s made with cucumbers, garlic, and loads of fresh herbs.
  — Chris Morris, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2023
• The brown sugar glaze gives it a sweet kick, paired with a fresh cucumber relish.
  — Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
• For those who’ve spent too much time in the sun, a cucumber melon Swedish massage at the spa relieves both the skin and stress.
  — Anna Haines, Forbes, 20 June 2022
• Add 2-3 ice cubes and pour in De Soi Golden Hour over cucumber and mint.
  — Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2023
• Serve with the dumplings and a cucumber salad, if desired.
  — cleveland, 13 Dec. 2022
• This pairs with Chareau, a new-ish liqueur made from aloe, melon, spearmint and cucumber, which tastes like how a spa feels.
  — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2022

Last Updated: 19 Dec 2024