zucchini

noun

zuc·​chi·​ni zu̇-ˈkē-nē 

plural zucchini or zucchinis

: a smooth usually cylindrical dark green summer squash

also : a plant that bears zucchini

Examples of zucchini in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some gardeners swear that growing basil near zucchini enhances both the growth and flavor of the fruits, thanks to certain chemicals that basil releases into the soil. —Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026

Next up was a tostada with organic oyster mushrooms, goat cheese and his zero-waste salsa macha, followed by an empanada made with corn, Soyrizo, more homemade cheese and a salsa verde made from zucchini tops. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026

Quick breads, like banana, zucchini, and pumpkin, can also transform into a sweet ready for a swoosh of frosting. —Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026

This one has feta cheese, zucchini, and a blend of herbs like dill, mint, and parsley. —Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of zucchino, diminutive of zucca gourd

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for zucchini

• acini
• aldine
• arsine
• carinii
• cosine
• delphine
• domine
• latine
• leucine
• ovine
• pennine
• porcine

Kids Definition

zucchini

noun

zuc·​chi·​ni zu̇-ˈkē-nē 

plural zucchini or zucchinis

: a smooth cylinder-shaped usually dark green summer squash

also : a plant that bears zucchini