Cucumbers Meaning in English
word · lemma: cucumber
ˈkjukəmbɝz
KYOO-kum-berz
kjˈuːkʌmbəz
kYOO-kum-buz
Definition
Long, green vegetables with a mild taste, usually eaten raw in salads or used for pickling.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly refers to the raw, fresh vegetable. Always plural when referring to multiple pieces. Not to be confused with 'pickles' (which are cucumbers preserved in brine or vinegar). Often used in the phrase 'cool as a cucumber' (very calm).
Spanish: pepinosPortuguese (BR): pepinosPortuguese (PT): pepinosChinese (Simplified): 黄瓜Chinese (Traditional): 小黃瓜Hindi: खीरेArabic: خيارBengali: শসাRussian: огурцыJapanese: きゅうりVietnamese: dưa chuộtKorean: 오이Turkish: salatalıkUrdu: کھیراIndonesian: mentimun
Example Sentences
I like to eat cucumbers with salt.
basic
She put cucumbers in the salad.
basic
We bought fresh cucumbers at the market.
basic
Some people put slices of cucumbers on their eyes to relax.
natural
I made a sandwich with chicken and cucumbers for lunch.
natural
Do you know any dishes besides salad that use cucumbers?
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