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cucumber

[kyoo-kuhm-ber] / ˈkju kʌm bər /


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On the Carpinteria Reef, commercial fishers target crab, lobster, sea urchin, sea cucumber and, farther out, fish, including halibut, said Dave Colker, executive director of Ventura County Commercial Fishermen’s Assn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Last night, I made one with cucumber, jalapeño, honey, sparkling water and ginger.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Dietitian Kate Hilton says she's drinking more iced water and eating cool, hydrating foods like cucumber, tomatoes, melon and frozen smoothies.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

The smoky cucumber salad offers a refreshing contrast, while the pork belly rice bowl is rich and satisfying enough to stand as a meal on its own.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

The sprinkler sputtered in circles out in the garden, leaving glistening drops of water dripping off the okra and settling into little pools inside the yellow flowers of the cucumber plants.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor

"It could see that I had tomatoes out, some cucumbers and eggplants laid out on the floor," Yuriy said.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

At this rainforest-like indoor farm, where creatures such as coral, tropical fish and sea cucumbers inhabit different aquariums, Kinjo bred "miracle coral" with extra resistance to warmer water.

From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026

Stores can sell cucumbers or cans of Coke because they qualify as snacks, but not zucchini or cans of beans, which can’t be consumed on the go.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

He grows about 60 different crops, including herbs such as rosemary and thyme, heirloom tomatoes and cucumbers, and pick-your-own strawberries and flowers.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026

“Roasted chicken, cauliflower with cheese sauce, pickled cucumbers, and freshly baked blueberry muffins.”

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter


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