How to Use cucumber in a Sentence

cucumber

noun
  • To do this, first wash and dry the cucumbers.
    — Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
  • How much space does one cucumber plant need?
    — Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
  • As soon as the cucumbers are big enough, clip them off the vine.
    — Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Plant cucumber seeds and keep soil moist.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Here's what not to plant with cucumbers.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Want to boost your cucumber yield?
    — Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
  • But how long do cucumbers last in the fridge, and what's the best way to store them?
    — Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
  • Wipe out the bowl and pour the cucumber slices back into it.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Add the cucumber slices to the bowl with the apples and stir well.
    — Star Tribune, 16 Oct. 2020
  • Use the large holes of a box grater to grate the cucumber into a bowl.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
  • But what is this long cucumber, and why is it wrapped in plastic?
    — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • In return, cucumber leaves shade the soil and help keep it moist.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • Scoop the seeds from a fully ripe cucumber and place them in the bowl.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
  • Once cold, cucumbers will sweat.
    — Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Once filled, push down on the cucumbers on top to fully fill each jar.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Place the red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers and basil in a bowl.
    — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Each cucumber plant requires one square foot of space to thrive.
    — Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
  • How long do cucumbers grown in the garden last?
    — Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Here's what an expert has to say, plus how to know if a cucumber is bad.
    — Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
  • Spread cucumber slices on a plate and pour the creamy cheese topping over them.
    — Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Snapper crudo comes dressed in cucumber juice and caviar, with a kick of chile oil.
    — New York Times, 12 Oct. 2021
  • For texture, toss in diced cucumber and green onion.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
  • Once cut, store cucumbers in the fridge for one to two days for the best flavor.
    — Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
  • The cucumber vines dangled over the stakes and cords.
    — Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
  • In warm climates, cucumbers can be grown year-round.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
  • Spread a layer of the cream cheese on the bread squares and top with cucumber and radish slices.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 16 Sep. 2020
  • Add pasta, shrimp, cucumber, and dill; toss to coat.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • It’s topped with shrimp, cucumbers, celery, a tamarind stick and of course chamoy.
    — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 24 June 2026
  • Top the cream cheese side with cucumber slices, a few sprigs of cilantro, and a sprinkle of salt.
    — Kate Krader, Bloomberg.com, 8 May 2021
  • Stir in cucumber, feta, onion, olives, and dill.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026

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