cucumber
word
/ˈkjukəmbɝ/
/kjˈuːkʌmbɐ/
Definition
A long, green vegetable with a firm outer skin and watery flesh, often eaten raw in salads or used in pickles.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in salads and sandwiches. 'Cool as a cucumber' is an idiom meaning very calm. Not cooked often, except when pickled. Do not confuse with zucchini (courgette).
Spanish: pepinoPortuguese (BR): pepinoPortuguese (PT): pepinoChinese (Simplified): 黄瓜Chinese (Traditional): 黃瓜Hindi: खीराArabic: خيارBengali: শসাRussian: огурецJapanese: きゅうりVietnamese: dưa chuột - dưa leoKorean: 오이Turkish: salatalıkUrdu: کھیراIndonesian: mentimun
Example Sentences
Add some cucumber to your water for a refreshing taste.
natural
I put slices of cucumber in my salad.
basic
A cucumber is green and long.
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She bought three cucumbers at the market.
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You look as cool as a cucumber before your big presentation!
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I like my sandwiches with extra cucumber for crunch.
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