Pumpkin Definition & Meaning

pumpkin
noun
  1. a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
  2. usually large pulpy deep-yellow round fruit of the squash family maturing in late summer or early autumn

"Pumpkin" in song lyrics

See how pumpkin is used in real songs:

  • "Your boy look like the Great Pumpkin"
    3rd Bass — Oval Office
  • "You're frontin like you play the Pumpkin"
    3rd Bass — Oval Office
  • "Aesop Rock smashed the pumpkin"
    Aesop Rock — Bracket Basher

Usage tips for "pumpkin"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pumpkin" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pumpkin to find words that pair well.

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