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"Squash" vs. "pumpkin": a harvest of words

Anwar Kareem 09/11/2024, 09:51
English.me team member
Squash and pumpkin. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both squash and pumpkin are types of plants belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. They are often used as food and can be found in similar growing conditions. Both are typically harvested in the fall and have a hard outer shell with seeds inside.

What is different?

Squash can refer to a variety of different species and types, including both summer and winter squash, while a pumpkin is usually understood to be a specific cultivar of winter squash with a distinct round shape and orange color. The term "pumpkin" is more narrowly defined compared to "squash".

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for squash) and pumpkin

Examples of usage

Squash
  • I made a delicious soup using butternut squash and spices.
  • The garden was full of various types of squash ready for harvest.
  • She added slices of summer squash to the stir-fry.
Pumpkin
  • He baked a pie using fresh pumpkin from the local market.
  • The pumpkin patch was a popular spot for families to pick their own pumpkins.
  • We roasted the pumpkin seeds with salt for a crunchy snack.