How to Use cucumber in a Sentence

cucumber

noun
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  • Keep leaves of cucumber, melon, and squash dry to stave off powdery mildew.
    — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 11 May 2022
  • Scrambled egg, chopped cucumber and tomato, slice of whole-wheat toast, half a banana.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2022
  • The cucumber—more than three-quarters of it in shadow—projects out to the viewer, moving off its ledge.
    — Willard Spiegelman, WSJ, 13 May 2022
  • In a large bowl, add the tomato, cucumber, onion, avocado, jalapeño and cilantro stems and stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2022
  • Sides include chips and salsa, rice, beans, nachos, street corn, banana pudding, cole slaw and tomato-and-cucumber salad.
    — Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2022
  • But a juvenile Tiktaalik, about as long as a burpless cucumber, might have survived.
    — New York Times, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Sophy Odago ties up cucumber plants in a greenhouse at Farmer Dave's in Dracut.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022
  • Afternoon tea comes on a three-tiered plate with traditional snacks like cucumber sandwiches as well as homemade sweets like brownies and cookies.
    — Christina Tkacik, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2022
  • Banchan include tomato-basil kimchi, mussel-seaweed soup, kimchi oysters, quail eggs and cucumber salad.
    — Gwendolyn Wu, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Apr. 2022
  • Marinated pork belly continues to swell tender bao buns, inside of which are also tucked carrot matchsticks, cucumber slices and jalapeño.
    — Washington Post, 18 May 2022
  • Toast up a slice of whole grain bread, then experiment with toppings: hummus and cucumber slices, cream cheese and tomato, nut butter and blueberries, there are so many good-for-you options!
    — Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2022
  • Other fruits and vegetables in progress in her garden included sweet potatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, blueberries and peaches.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Using the large holes of box grater, grate the cucumber.
    — Chris Shepherd, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Wrap an English cucumber in cheese cloth, crush it with the back of a knife, and drop it in the new pot.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Place the red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers and basil in a bowl.
    — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The tacos are sprinkled with raw onions and cilantro and come with slices of lime, radishes and cucumbers on the side.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The cucumbers should be rasped and cut in half lengthwise.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Aruban cooks add a spiny, light green cucumber, called concomber, to the stew at the same time as the potatoes.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
  • The fresh taste comes from the cucumber, lemon, bell pepper and parsley.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Peel shallots and slice at the same thinness as the cucumber.
    — Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 27 June 2022
  • Add the olive oil, cucumbers, tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste.
    — cleveland, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Cook the pork in soy sauce and ginger, then serve on buns with fresh cucumber slices and chopped red onions.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022
  • It’s made with cucumbers, garlic, and loads of fresh herbs.
    — Chris Morris, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2023
  • The brown sugar glaze gives it a sweet kick, paired with a fresh cucumber relish.
    — Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
  • For those who’ve spent too much time in the sun, a cucumber melon Swedish massage at the spa relieves both the skin and stress.
    — Anna Haines, Forbes, 20 June 2022
  • Add 2-3 ice cubes and pour in De Soi Golden Hour over cucumber and mint.
    — Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Serve with the dumplings and a cucumber salad, if desired.
    — cleveland, 13 Dec. 2022
  • This pairs with Chareau, a new-ish liqueur made from aloe, melon, spearmint and cucumber, which tastes like how a spa feels.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Stir and garnish with cucumber slice, lime and cilantro.
    — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022
  • More than 40 vegetables are grown commercially in the state, which ranks in the top three on production value of tomato, bell pepper, snap bean, squash, cabbage and cucumber, according to the University of Florida.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024

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