pumpkin

noun

UK /ˈpʌmp.kɪn/

US /ˈpʌmp.kɪn/

A pumpkin is a big, round, orange fruit that grows on a vine.

We carved a scary face into a pumpkin for Halloween.

SYNONYMS

gourd squash winter squash cucurbit

RELATED WORDS

Halloween jack-o'-lantern pie vine seeds

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The large orange fruit of a vine plant, used as food.

She made a warm pumpkin soup for dinner.

3. A term of endearment for a loved one.

Goodnight, my little pumpkin.

4. A bright orange color.

The sunset glowed a deep pumpkin orange.