squash meaning

UK /skwɒʃ/ US /skwɑʃ/ 1 syllable

squash (noun): any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits.

squash has 4 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

squash as a noun

  1. any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits

    Synonyms: squash vine

    Type of: vine

    Kinds: pumpkin, summer squash, winter squash

  2. edible fruit of a squash plant; eaten as a vegetable

    Type of: vegetable

    Kinds: summer squash, winter squash

  3. a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets

    Synonyms: squash racquets, squash rackets

    Type of: court game

squash as a verb

  1. to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
    • crush an aluminum can
    • squeeze a lemon

    Synonyms: crush, squelch, mash, squeeze

    Type of: press

    Kinds: wring, stamp, steamroller, tread, telescope

How to pronounce squash

squash is pronounced /skwɒʃ/ in British English and /skwɑʃ/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with squash

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SQ · words ending in SH · 6-letter words

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