Pumpkin

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌmpkɪn/

Definitions of pumpkin

noun a large round orange-yellow fruit with a thick rind, edible flesh, and many seeds, typically used for carving into decorative lanterns or for making pies

Example Sentences

A1 I like to carve pumpkins for Halloween.

A2 She baked a delicious pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving.

B1 The farmer harvested a large pumpkin from his field.

B2 The pumpkin patch was full of vibrant orange pumpkins.

C1 The chef created a gourmet pumpkin soup with roasted seeds.

C2 The artist painted a still life of a pumpkin with intricate details.

adjective relating to or resembling a pumpkin

Example Sentences

A1 I see a pumpkin pie on the table.

A2 She wore a pumpkin-colored sweater to the party.

B1 The pumpkin soup was delicious and creamy.

B2 The pumpkin spice latte is a popular seasonal drink.

C1 The artist used pumpkin hues in his abstract painting.

C2 The pumpkin-scented candles filled the room with a warm aroma.

Examples of pumpkin in a Sentence

formal The pumpkin is a type of squash that is commonly used in cooking and baking.

informal I love carving pumpkins for Halloween with my friends.

slang Let's go pick some pumpkins at the patch and have a carving party!

figurative Her smile lit up the room like a glowing pumpkin on Halloween night.

Grammatical Forms of pumpkin

• past tense: pumpkined
• plural: pumpkins
• comparative: more pumpkin
• superlative: most pumpkin
• present tense: pumpkin
• future tense: will pumpkin
• perfect tense: have pumpkin
• continuous tense: is pumpkin
• singular: pumpkin
• positive degree: pumpkin
• infinitive: to pumpkin
• gerund: pumpkining
• participle: pumpkin

Origin and Evolution of pumpkin

First Known Use: 1545 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'pumpkin' comes from the Greek word 'pepon', meaning 'large melon'. It was later adapted into French as 'pompon', which then evolved into the English word 'pumpkin'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to any large melon, the word 'pumpkin' eventually became specific to the orange, round fruit we know today. Its usage has expanded to include various culinary dishes and as a symbol of the fall season.