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Part of speech
noun
Pronunciation
GUR-kin /ˈɡɜːkɪn/
Definition
A small variety of cucumber used for pickling; a pickled small cucumber.
Plain meaning
A gherkin is a small, bumpy cucumber — either the type grown for pickling or one that has already been pickled. The distinctively vinegary pickled gherkin is a staple of burgers and deli sandwiches.
Register
Neutral and everyday in food contexts. Affectionate and informal as a nickname for the London tower. A word that rarely appears in formal writing but is entirely at home in a sandwich shop.
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Podcast 2 · Daily Use
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Gherkin used naturally — examples, nuances, and close synonyms.
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Podcast 3 · Prompt Engineering
Using “Gherkin” in AI prompts
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