squash (Meaning)

Wordnet

squash (n)

any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits

edible fruit of a squash plant; eaten as a vegetable

a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets

Wordnet

squash (v)

to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

Webster

squash (n.)

A game much like rackets, played in a walled court with soft rubber balls and bats like tennis rackets.

squash Sentence Examples

  1. The squash plant's vines sprawled across the garden like a tangled web.
  2. I prefer my butternut squash roasted with butter and cinnamon.
  3. The squash was so tender, it melted in my mouth.
  4. The zucchini squash is perfect for making fritters.
  5. The yellow squash is a good source of vitamins and minerals.
  6. The squash soup was rich and creamy, perfect for a cold winter night.
  7. My father loves to grow his own squash and proudly shows it off to his friends.
  8. The squash blossoms are edible and can be used in salads or tempura.
  9. The squash seeds are a nutritious and tasty snack.
  10. The squash racketball game was intense and left me exhausted.

FAQs About the word squash

any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits, edible fruit of a squash plant; eaten as a vegetable, a game

crush, pulp,mash, squeeze, powder,press, pulverize, pound,beat

assist, back, assist, stir, aid, help, stir, aid,help, back

The squash plant's vines sprawled across the garden like a tangled web.

I prefer my butternut squash roasted with butter and cinnamon.

The squash was so tender, it melted in my mouth.

The zucchini squash is perfect for making fritters.