squash
Pronunciation: [skwɑːʃ]
Word
Context: “food”
(noun) a type of vegetable that is usually yellow or green, and can be cooked in many ways. You can eat squash in soups, baked dishes, or grilled.
Example
I love to eat roasted squash with my dinner.
Example
I don’t enjoy raw squash; I think it tastes too bitter.
Example
Have you tried the butternut squash soup at the restaurant?
Context: “physical action”
(verb) to press something down so that it becomes flat or crushed. It’s like when you step on a bug, and it gets squished.
Example
I accidentally squashed my sandwich in my backpack.
Example
I didn’t squash the paper; I kept it neatly folded.
Example
Did you squash the bug on the window?
Context: “game”
(noun) a sport played by two or four players in a court. Players hit a small ball against the wall using rackets. It's a fun game that includes running around.
Example
I played squash with my friend yesterday and had a great time.
Example
I don’t like squash because I find it too exhausting.
Example
Have you ever tried playing squash before?
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