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pumpkin

Pronunciation: [ˈpʌmp.kɪn]

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Learn how to use pumpkin in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a large, round, orange fruit that has a hard outer skin. Pumpkins are often used in cooking, especially in pies, soups, and Halloween decorations.

Example

My mom made a delicious pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dinner.

Example

I don't like pumpkin, so I didn't eat any of the dishes made with it at the party.

Example

Have you ever tried pumpkin soup before?

Context: “celebration”

(noun) a common symbol of Halloween, often carved into funny or scary faces. People put them outside their homes to celebrate this holiday.

Example

We carved a funny face into our pumpkin for Halloween this year.

Example

We didn't have a pumpkin to decorate for Halloween, so our house looked plain.

Example

What design do you want to carve on your pumpkin this Halloween?

Context: “gardening”

(noun) a type of plant that grows in gardens, usually needing a lot of sunlight and space to grow big.

Example

We planted a pumpkin seed in our garden, and it grew really tall!

Example

The pumpkin plants didn't grow well because they didn't get enough water.

Example

How long does it take for a pumpkin to grow in the garden?

How to pronounce pumpkin

Pronunciation: [ˈpʌmp.kɪn]

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