Pumpkin is a general term for the fruits of several edible species in the genus Cucurbita, which are native to North America. The term "pumpkin" can refer to:

1. The English meaning of "pumpkin," which denotes the round, golden-colored winter-ripening fruits of the Cucurbita genus. It also reflects its climbing characteristics and refers to gourd-like crops in the gourd family, transliterated as "攀蒲" (panpu).

2. The fruits of the Chinese pumpkin, which generally meet the first characteristic when harvested in winter. It is also known as "倭瓜" (dwarf gourd) and may sometimes be distinguished based on the fruit characteristics and maturity of cultivated varieties.

3. A general term for the edible fruits of the Cucurbita genus, corresponding to the English meaning of "squash," which includes bamboo squash (the summer tender fruits of Indian pumpkin), zucchini (the summer tender fruits of American pumpkin), and other cultivated varieties.