cucumber

Example Sentences

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There’s mast-o-khiar, a Persian side dish and dip that’s a mix of yogurt, cucumber, dried mint and walnuts.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

After a warm and ice-cold shower, he cleanses his face and rubs a frozen cucumber over it, which he says will reduce puffiness, acne and brighten his skin.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The first is a savory dip for vegetables — lately carrot and cucumber matchsticks or sugar snap peas.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

Pegula gave an insight into what it is like facing the Kazakh, who she labelled "cool as a cucumber".

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

If I was embarrassed, I’m sure she was too, although, knowing her, she would be sitting as cool as a cucumber.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin