How to use Pumpkin in a sentence? Understand with Examples
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By Muazma Batool & Muneeza Rehman — Published on November 9, 2023
Pumpkin is a large round fruit with orange skin, often used for cooking or carving. e.g., She carved a spooky face into the pumpkin for Halloween.
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Pumpkin Example Sentences
Every October, we go to the farm to pick a pumpkin.
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Muneeza Rehman
Nov 09, 2023
You can use pumpkin in both savory and sweet dishes.
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Zoe
Nov 09, 2023
This year, my pumpkin is the biggest in the neighborhood.
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
My grandmother makes the best pumpkin pie.
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
That pumpkin looks ripe and ready to harvest.
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Emery
Nov 09, 2023
Pumpkin muffins are a favorite in our household.
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
The children made a pumpkin lantern for the porch.
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Emery
Nov 09, 2023
The pumpkin soup tastes creamy and delicious.
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
We painted our pumpkin blue for a change.
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Jaxson
Nov 09, 2023
The pumpkin roll was dusted with powdered sugar.
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
She's entering her pumpkin in the county fair.
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Emery
Nov 09, 2023
You need a good knife to carve a pumpkin.
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Aaliyah
Nov 09, 2023
We filled the pumpkin with candy for the party.
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
Our class is learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin.
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Adrian
Nov 09, 2023
She sprinkled cinnamon on her pumpkin latte.
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Jaxson
Nov 09, 2023
He's growing a rare variety of white pumpkin.
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Aaliyah
Nov 09, 2023
That pumpkin has a thick and rough skin.
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Joshua
Nov 09, 2023
The pumpkin seeds can be roasted and eaten.
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Adam
Nov 09, 2023
She decorated the house with pumpkin-themed items.
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Adam
Nov 09, 2023
We used the pumpkin as a centerpiece for dinner.
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Adrian
Nov 09, 2023
How do you make pumpkin butter?
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Cameron
Nov 09, 2023
There's nothing like homemade pumpkin soup on a cold day.
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Zoe
Nov 09, 2023
She wore a pumpkin-colored dress to the party.
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Joshua
Nov 09, 2023
The pumpkin was cut into slices and roasted.
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Aaliyah
Nov 09, 2023
How much does that pumpkin weigh?
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Aaliyah
Nov 09, 2023
You can add pumpkin puree to smoothies for flavor.
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Muneeza Rehman
Nov 09, 2023
This pumpkin bread recipe is a family secret.
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Adrian
Nov 09, 2023
The fairy godmother turned a pumpkin into a carriage.
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Joshua
Nov 09, 2023
I love the smell of pumpkin candles in the fall.
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Emery
Nov 09, 2023
The pumpkin was hollowed out to make room for the light.
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Delilah
Nov 09, 2023
You can add pumpkin to your oatmeal for a fall twist.
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
You can make a face mask with pumpkin and honey.
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Aurora
Nov 09, 2023
The pumpkin field stretched out for miles.
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
We added pumpkin to the vegetable curry.
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Jaxson
Nov 09, 2023
They used a pumpkin stencil to make the design.
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
I can't believe how fast our pumpkin is growing!
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Joshua
Nov 09, 2023
The squirrel nibbled on the pumpkin left on the porch.
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Joshua
Nov 09, 2023
They're selling pumpkin crafts at the market.
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Adam
Nov 09, 2023
The pumpkin festival is next weekend.
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Zoe
Nov 09, 2023
The pumpkin patch was crowded with families.
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Joshua
Nov 09, 2023
Have you ever tried pumpkin ice cream?
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Delilah
Nov 09, 2023
That bakery is famous for its pumpkin donuts.
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Aurora
Nov 09, 2023
How many cups of pumpkin do you need for the recipe?
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
The pumpkin had a strange and funny shape.
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Aurora
Nov 09, 2023
That pumpkin looks like it's starting to rot.
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
I'm going to make pumpkin pancakes for breakfast.
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Delilah
Nov 09, 2023
Pumpkin spice is a popular flavor in the fall.
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Delilah
Nov 09, 2023
The pumpkin curry had a hint of coconut in it.
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Muneeza Rehman
Nov 09, 2023
This pumpkin is too soft to carve.
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Adam
Nov 09, 2023
Pumpkin is packed with vitamins and nutrients.
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Delilah
Nov 09, 2023
Pumpkin Definitions
The flesh of this fruit, often used in cooking and baking.
She baked a delicious pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving.
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Muazma Batool
Sep 27, 2023
A large round fruit with orange skin, commonly associated with Halloween.
We carved a spooky face into the pumpkin for Halloween.
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Muazma Batool
Sep 27, 2023
A shade of orange resembling the color of a ripe pumpkin.
She painted her room in a warm pumpkin hue.
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Muazma Batool
Sep 27, 2023
A plant of the squash family producing the pumpkin fruit.
The pumpkin vines sprawled across the garden.
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Joshua
Sep 27, 2023
Idioms & Phrases with Pumpkin
Bigger than a pumpkin
This means something is very large or exaggerated.
The lie he told was bigger than a pumpkin!
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
Pumpkin time
It means very late at night or bedtime.
We should head home; it's pumpkin time.
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Muneeza Rehman
Nov 09, 2023
Pumpkin head
Used playfully to describe someone who's being silly or forgetful.
Oh, you pumpkin head! You left the keys in the car.
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
Sweet as pumpkin pie
Someone who is very kind and pleasant.
Mrs. Smith is sweet as pumpkin pie; she always greets everyone with a smile.
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Adrian
Nov 09, 2023
Turn into a pumpkin
This means to go to bed or to leave a place late at night.
It's midnight; I better turn into a pumpkin and head home.
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
Golden pumpkin
Refers to something valuable or special.
That old book she found in the attic turned out to be a golden pumpkin.
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Aurora
Nov 09, 2023
Pumpkin's grin
A big, wide smile.
Whenever he hears a joke, he has a pumpkin's grin on his face.
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Adam
Nov 09, 2023
Pass the pumpkin
To shift responsibility or blame onto someone else.
I did my part; now it's time to pass the pumpkin to him.
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Adrian
Nov 09, 2023
Pumpkin patch pals
Friends who enjoy autumn activities together.
Sarah and Jane are pumpkin patch pals; they go apple picking every year.
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Jaxson
Nov 09, 2023
Pumpkin on a post
Something that stands out because it's different or unusual.
Wearing that bright outfit, she looked like a pumpkin on a post.
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Aaliyah
Nov 09, 2023
Pumpkin Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the pumpkin associated with Halloween?
The practice of carving pumpkins during Halloween stems from an Irish legend about "Stingy Jack." People carved turnips to ward off the spirit of Jack. When the tradition came to America, pumpkins, which were more abundant, became the preferred choice.
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
Is "pumpkin" a fruit or a vegetable?
Botanically speaking, a pumpkin is a fruit because it develops from the flower of the pumpkin plant and contains seeds. However, in culinary contexts, it's often treated as a vegetable.
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Muneeza Rehman
Nov 09, 2023
Is "pumpkin" a common or proper noun?
"Pumpkin" is a common noun, as it refers to any pumpkin and not a specific one.
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
Are there other meanings of the word "pumpkin"?
While "pumpkin" primarily refers to the fruit, it can also be used as an affectionate term of address, similar to "honey" or "sweetie."
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
What is the origin of the word "pumpkin"?
The word "pumpkin" originated from the Greek word "pepon," which means large melon. Through various translations, it became "pompon" in French, then "pumpion" in English, and eventually "pumpkin."
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
Does "pumpkin" have any historical significance?
Yes, pumpkins have played a role in various cultures' folklore, traditions, and cuisine. For example, Native Americans used pumpkins as a staple in their diet long before the Pilgrims arrived.
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Aurora
Nov 09, 2023
How is the word "pumpkin" used in a sentence?
The word "pumpkin" can be used as a noun, referring to the fruit itself, as in "She baked a delicious pumpkin pie."
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Muazma Batool
Nov 09, 2023
Can "pumpkin" be used as an adjective?
Yes, "pumpkin" can be used as an adjective to describe something that is related to or resembles a pumpkin, as in "pumpkin color" or "pumpkin spice."
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Delilah
Nov 09, 2023
What part of speech is "pumpkin"?
"Pumpkin" is primarily a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective in specific contexts, like "pumpkin pie."
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Adam
Nov 09, 2023
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