Seasonal Produce

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective describing something that is not currently in its usual or typical season or time period

  • The store is selling out-of-season clothing at a discounted price.
  • You can find some great deals on out-of-season items right now.
  • I always wait until things are out-of-season to buy them for cheap.
  • Her emotions were out-of-season, causing her to act irrationally.

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

adjective relating to or resembling a pumpkin

  • The pumpkin is a type of squash that is commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • I love carving pumpkins for Halloween with my friends.
  • Let's go pick some pumpkins at the patch and have a carving party!
  • Her smile lit up the room like a glowing pumpkin on Halloween night.

noun a type of winter squash that is shaped like an acorn, typically dark green with ridges and a mild, nutty flavor

  • Acorn squash is a nutritious winter vegetable that is rich in vitamins and minerals.
  • I love roasting acorn squash with a little bit of butter and brown sugar.
  • Have you tried stuffing acorn squash with quinoa and veggies? It's so good!
  • The acorn squash symbolizes the bounty of the harvest season.