cucumber

Example Sentences

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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

It’s awesome because they rub you from head to toe with body oil, then they wash your hair and give you a cucumber and yogurt mask.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The shingles of cucumber add texture and a veneer of virtue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The royals then attended a garden party at the British embassy, with cucumber sandwiches and scones on the menu.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

A cross between a dud and a pickled cucumber.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque