Synonyms for

Cucumber

Verb / ˈkju:kʌmbɜ: / Another word for cucumber — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long, green-skinned vegetable with watery flesh, usually eaten raw in salads

Synonyms & similar words

cuke cucumbervine cucumissativus gourd melon vegetable zucchini pumpkin squash aubergine eggplant okra pepper tomato radish carrot turnip beetroot parsnip spinach lettuce cabbage broccoli

Synonyms by register

Formal

Cucumis sativus

Informal

cuke

Literary

earth-apple gourd

Antonyms

hot spicy sweet fruity bitter sour

Common collocations

  • sliced cucumber
  • cucumber salad
  • cucumber sandwich
  • pickled cucumber
  • cool as a cucumber
  • cucumber juice
  • cucumber slices

Word family

noun cucumber

Usage note

Cucumber is a common vegetable, often used in salads or as a refreshing snack. The idiom 'cool as a cucumber' means to be very calm and composed.

Example sentences

  1. I love to eat cucumbers with hummus.
  2. My mom grows cucumbers in her garden.
  3. Cucumbers are mostly made of water.
  4. Cucumbers are a good source of vitamin C.
  5. I like to put cucumbers in my sandwiches.

Quotes

  • Why did the cucumber need a lawyer? Because it was in a pickle.
  • If life gives you cucumbers, make cucumber water.
  • I'm so cool, I'm like a cucumber in a bowl of hot sauce.

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