butternut squash

noun

: a smooth somewhat bottle-shaped buff-colored winter squash (Cucurbita moschata) with usually orange flesh

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Rich and creamy béchamel sauce creates a velvety blanket around the butternut squash and spinach in this lasagna recipe. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 Oct. 2026 How to choose the right butternut squash Squash should have a uniform beige color and the surface should be matte, not glossy. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Highlights include Pumpkin Mac and Cheese, green chili, and butternut squash soup, offering rich flavors. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026 To save time, look for pre-cut, peeled butternut squash cubes in your supermarket. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for butternut squash

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First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of butternut squash was in 1940

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“Butternut squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butternut%20squash. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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