Cucumbers: meaning, definitions and examples

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cucumbers

 

[ หˆkjuหkสŒmbษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

vegetable

Cucumbers are long, green-skinned fruits with a juicy flesh and edible seeds. They are commonly used in salads, sandwiches, and pickles.

Synonyms

gourd, pickle, zucchini

Examples of usage

  • Cucumbers add a refreshing crunch to salads.
  • She sliced a cucumber to put in her sandwich.
  • Pickled cucumbers are a popular side dish.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

In slang, 'cucumber' can refer to a person who remains calm and composed in stressful situations.

Synonyms

composed, cool-headed, unflappable

Examples of usage

  • Despite the chaos, she stayed as cool as a cucumber.
  • He's always a cucumber no matter what happens.

Translations

Translations of the word "cucumbers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pepinos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ€เคฐเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gurken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mentimun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะณั–ั€ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ogรณrki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ‚…ใ†ใ‚Š (kyลซri)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท concombres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pepinos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท salatalฤฑklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค์ด (oi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูŠุงุฑ (khiyar)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ okurky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uhorky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป„็“œ (huรกngguฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kumare

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรบrkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะธัั€ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒขแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (kitrebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xiyarlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pepinos

Etymology

The word 'cucumber' originated from the Latin term 'cucumis', which means 'gourd'. Cucumbers have been cultivated for thousands of years, with evidence of their consumption dating back to ancient civilizations like Egypt and Rome. They are believed to have originated in the Himalayas and gradually spread to different parts of the world through trade and exploration.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,184, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.