pumpkin

[ˈpʌmpkɪn]

pumpkin Definition

a large round vegetable with a hard skin and seeds inside, that is usually yellow or orange.

Using pumpkin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pumpkin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She carved a scary face into the pumpkin for Halloween.

• Example

  Pumpkin pie is a traditional dessert in the United States.

• Example

  The farmer grew pumpkins in his garden.

pumpkin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pumpkin

• gourd
• squash

Phrases with pumpkin

• pumpkin patch

  a field where pumpkins are grown

  Example

  We went to the pumpkin patch to pick out our Halloween pumpkins.

• pumpkin spice

  a blend of spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, often used in pumpkin-flavored foods and drinks

  Example

  I love the taste of pumpkin spice in my latte.

• pumpkin carving

  the act of cutting a design into a pumpkin, often for decoration during Halloween

  Example

  We had a pumpkin carving contest at our Halloween party.

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Summary: pumpkin in Brief

A 'pumpkin' [ˈpʌmpkɪn] is a large round vegetable with a hard skin and seeds inside, usually yellow or orange. It is commonly used for Halloween decorations and as an ingredient in dishes like pumpkin pie. Phrases like 'pumpkin patch' and 'pumpkin spice' are also common.