1. large hard-shelled fruits of certain plants, especially bottle gourds, often dried and used as containers or bowls
2. containers, bowls, or utensils made from dried gourd shells

Examples

• The farmers harvested calabashes to make water containers.
• Traditional musicians used calabashes as resonating chambers for their instruments.
• She served soup in beautifully carved calabashes.
• The market vendor displayed colorful calabashes of various sizes.
• Ancient civilizations often stored grain in large calabashes.
• The artist decorated the calabashes with intricate patterns.