How to Use cucumber in a Sentence

cucumber

noun
  • Using the large holes of box grater, grate the cucumber.
    — Chris Shepherd, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Place the baguette on the side plate and the cucumber salad nearby.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Aug. 2021
  • Wrap an English cucumber in cheese cloth, crush it with the back of a knife, and drop it in the new pot.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2022
  • 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
  • Place the red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers and basil in a bowl.
    — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Add the cucumber and tomatoes and toss well with your hands.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 June 2021
  • The tacos are sprinkled with raw onions and cilantro and come with slices of lime, radishes and cucumbers on the side.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The cucumbers should be rasped and cut in half lengthwise.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Aruban cooks add a spiny, light green cucumber, called concomber, to the stew at the same time as the potatoes.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
  • The fresh taste comes from the cucumber, lemon, bell pepper and parsley.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Snapper crudo comes dressed in cucumber juice and caviar, with a kick of chile oil.
    — New York Times, 12 Oct. 2021
  • Peel shallots and slice at the same thinness as the cucumber.
    — Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 27 June 2022
  • In a bowl, layer the cucumber slices with a few small pinches of salt.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Add the olive oil, cucumbers, tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste.
    — cleveland, 6 Sep. 2023
  • None of the cucumber, acorn squash or pumpkins have grown.
    — oregonlive, 6 June 2021
  • Cook the pork in soy sauce and ginger, then serve on buns with fresh cucumber slices and chopped red onions.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Halve or quarter the cucumber, remove the seeds and slice.
    — Sonya Sanford, sun-sentinel.com, 22 July 2021
  • It’s made with cucumbers, garlic, and loads of fresh herbs.
    — Chris Morris, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2023
  • Add the salad greens, tomatoes and cucumber to a large bowl.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 4 Aug. 2021
  • The brown sugar glaze gives it a sweet kick, paired with a fresh cucumber relish.
    — Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
  • For those who’ve spent too much time in the sun, a cucumber melon Swedish massage at the spa relieves both the skin and stress.
    — Anna Haines, Forbes, 20 June 2022
  • Add 2-3 ice cubes and pour in De Soi Golden Hour over cucumber and mint.
    — Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Serve with the dumplings and a cucumber salad, if desired.
    — cleveland, 13 Dec. 2022
  • This pairs with Chareau, a new-ish liqueur made from aloe, melon, spearmint and cucumber, which tastes like how a spa feels.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Stir and garnish with cucumber slice, lime and cilantro.
    — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022
  • This book is free of mustache wax, devoid of vests and cucumbers.
    — Max Watman, WSJ, 29 Dec. 2023
  • This canned cocktail lured me in with promises of gin, cucumber, lemon and seltzer.
    — Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Pair them with pickled carrot and radish sticks, mayo, cucumber and cilantro to make a Hot Dog Banh Mi.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
  • Meanwhile, combine carrots, cucumber, lime juice, and fish sauce in a bowl and toss.
    — Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The Green Goodness features gin, wheatgrass, cucumber and melon juice, while the Pisco Morada is made with purple corn, pineapple, lime and spices.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025

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