Yes, a cucumber is indeed a gourd.
Cucumbers belong to the Cucurbitaceae family, which is also known as the gourd family. This family encompasses a wide range of plants, including pumpkins, squash, melons, and, of course, cucumbers. Although often used as vegetables in culinary applications, cucumbers are botanically classified as fruits because they develop from the flower of the cucumber plant and contain seeds. They are widely cultivated and consumed worldwide.
