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squash

Pronunciation: [skwɑːʃ]

Word

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

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?

How to pronounce squash

Pronunciation: [skwɑːʃ]

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