Zucchini

Pronunciation: /zuˈkiːni/

Definitions of zucchini

noun a type of summer squash that is typically long and green in color

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat zucchini in my salad.

A2 Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be used in many dishes.

B1 I bought some fresh zucchini from the farmer's market.

B2 The zucchini in this recipe adds a nice texture to the dish.

C1 The chef prepared a delicious zucchini souffle for the dinner party.

C2 The grilled zucchini was the highlight of the meal at the fancy restaurant.

Examples of zucchini in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious zucchini dish for the guests.

informal I love adding zucchini to my pasta for some extra veggies.

slang Let's sneak some zucchini into the sauce for a healthier twist.

figurative She navigated through the crowd as smoothly as a zucchini sliding down a chute.

Grammatical Forms of zucchini

• past tense: zucchinied
• plural: zucchinis
• comparative: more zucchini
• superlative: most zucchini
• present tense: zucchinis
• future tense: will zucchini
• perfect tense: have zucchinied
• continuous tense: is zucchinining
• singular: zucchini
• positive degree: zucchini
• infinitive: to zucchini
• gerund: zucchinizing
• participle: zucchinied

Origin and Evolution of zucchini

First Known Use: 1929 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'zucchini' originated from Italian, specifically from the word 'zucchino' which means a small squash or gourd.

Evolution of the word: The word 'zucchini' was first used in English in 1929 and has since become a common term for this type of vegetable in many English-speaking countries. Its usage has evolved to refer specifically to a type of summer squash with a thin, dark green skin.