How do you pronounce 'cucumber'?

How do you pronounce 'cucumber'?

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cucumber

 noun

cu·​cum·​ber | \ ˈkyü-(ˌ)kəm-bər  \

Definition of cucumber

: the fruit of a vine (Cucumis sativus) of the gourd family cultivated as a garden vegetablealso : this vine

Illustration of cucumber

Examples of cucumber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kakadu plum adds more vitamin C to the mix, hyaluronic acid helps hydrate, and cucumber extract soothes skin beyond its costars' redness-reducing properties.— Marci Robin, Allure, "Volition’s New Strawberry-C Serum Sold Out at Sephora Just 10 Days After It Launched," 30 Mar. 2019Toss cucumbers with remaining Tbsp oil, remaining Tbsp lemon juice, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper; toss with greens.— Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Pea Fritters with Shrimp Salad," 7 Mar. 2019

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First Known Use of cucumber

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cucumber

Middle English, from Anglo-French cucumbre, from Latin cucumer-, cucumis