cucumber

Example Sentences

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There’s tzatziki, a salted yogurt and cucumber dip that’s rooted in Greek cuisine.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

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

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

I'll miss my visits to the library, and Starry's and my tea parties with scones, clotted cream, and cucumber sandwiches.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins