How to Use gourd in a Sentence

gourd

noun
  • Toss the gourd wedges with ghee, salt and cumin.
    — Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Ready to have the most gourd-eous house on the block?
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Peel the ash gourd using a knife.
    — Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Both ends of the gourd were cut off and a skin stretched tight over one end.
    — Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
  • For a longer-lasting fall wreath, opt for faux gourds.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
  • This same recipe can be used to prepare any type of gourd or squash.
    — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The front steps, the grass, and even the roof are dotted with gourds.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, 12 Sep. 2019
  • To serve the gourd, spread the yogurt on a serving dish.
    — Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Carve out the gourd of your choice, fill it with fall blooms, and add grapevine for even more charm.
    — Shelby Deering, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2020
  • Using the craft knife, cut two rounded feet from the small gourd.
    — Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, 25 July 2018
  • Fill in with plain orange pumpkins and lanterns filled with small gourds.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Don’t toss your gourds at the end of the season, dry them instead.
    — Indianapolis Star, 6 June 2018
  • Arrange a few gourds or pumpkins around the vase, and you're done!
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Fill a wire basket with pumpkins and gourds and place on a ledge or shelf.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Brisk air filled the cockpit as Levy opened the door and dropped the gourd.
    — Emily Mesner, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Oct. 2021
  • Find a pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect gourd for your jack-o’-lantern.
    — Dallas News, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Small wood chairs and stools on this front porch become displays for a mix of gourds.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The gourd dances will be followed by a grand entry of dancers at 7.
    — Karen Pearlman, sandiegouniontribune.com, 4 Aug. 2017
  • Their house was surrounded by plots of long beans, gourds, chilies, and greens.
    — Brooke Shuman, Bon Appetit, 27 Apr. 2017
  • Like going to the pumpkin farm and grabbing a gourd to carve with the kids.
    — Adam Schubak, Country Living, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Remove the seeds and pulp in the center and cut the gourd into wedges.
    — Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
  • For horns, slice the ends off nubby gourds and attach with toothpicks.
    — Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, 9 Sep. 2019
  • Fill a basket or wood tray with gourds and place them on the hearth or coffee table.
    — Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Visitors will find pumpkins, gourds and squash in all sizes.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Next, add the ridge gourd and ivy gourd (or the zucchini and chayote).
    — Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
  • That's why this adorable video caught our eye as a genius way to repurpose your gourd.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 31 Oct. 2017
  • The weight is too much when the bear attempts to pick up the gourd, and the pumpkin bowls the bear over.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 12 Oct. 2021
  • In past years, the event has seen plenty of historic, record-breaking gourds.
    — Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
  • If Chaplin was right, Jets fans must be stoned out of their gourds these days.
    — Pat Fitzmaurice, SI.com, 2 Aug. 2017
  • Then, add the cards to the gourds with seasonal stems and place them around the table.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025

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