1. a large, round, orange fruit that grows on a vine and is commonly used for food and decoration
2. the plant that produces pumpkins
3. a term of endearment for someone beloved
Usage: informal

Examples

• We carved a jack-o’-lantern from a large pumpkin for Halloween.
• She made delicious pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dinner.
• The farmer grew giant pumpkins in his garden.
• Pumpkin spice lattes are popular in the fall.
• The pumpkin patch was full of orange fruits ready for harvest.
• Come here, pumpkin, and give me a hug.
• Pumpkin seeds can be roasted and eaten as a snack.