squash

noun
UK: /skwɒʃ/
US: /skwɑːʃ/

  1. A vegetable with a hard skin and soft flesh that is eaten.

    1. I like to eat squash in the fall.
    2. This year, we are growing butternut squash in our garden because it's delicious.

  2. A game played by two people with rackets and a small rubber ball in a closed court.

    1. Let's play squash after work today.
    2. He is a keen squash player and enjoys the exercise it provides.

  3. A sweet drink made with fruit juice and water.

    1. I'll have a glass of orange squash, please.
    2. She mixed the lemon squash with sparkling water for a refreshing summer drink.

Synonyms

extinguish press bottle up quash crush
squash verb

  1. To crush something into a flat shape.

    1. Don't squash the bread in your bag.
    2. Be careful not to squash the flowers when you close the car door.

  2. To suppress or put down an idea, feeling, or protest.

    1. The government tried to squash the rebellion quickly.
    2. The company's policies effectively squash any attempts at independent thought.

  3. To push yourself into a small space.

    1. We had to squash into the back of the car.
    2. Despite the limited legroom, he managed to squash himself into the airplane seat.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "squash" in English means: A vegetable with a hard skin and soft flesh that is eaten., A game played by two people with rackets and a small rubber ball in a closed court., A sweet drink made with fruit juice and water..

The phonetic transcription of "squash" is /skwɒʃ/ in British English and /skwɑːʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "squash": extinguish, press, bottle up, quash, crush.

Example usage of "squash": "I like to eat squash in the fall.". More examples on the page.