watermelon

noun

wa·​ter·​mel·​on ˈwȯ-tər-ˌme-lən How to pronounce watermelon (audio)
ˈwä-
1
: a large oblong or roundish fruit with a hard green or white rind often striped or variegated, a sweet watery pink, yellowish, or red pulp, and usually many seeds
2
: a widely cultivated African vine (Citrullus lanatus synonym C. vulgaris) of the gourd family that bears watermelons

Examples of watermelon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even in the muddier water though, the Texan prefers green pumpkin or watermelon red over the traditional black-and-blues that most anglers would select given these conditions. Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 21 Mar. 2024 Eating more foods high in water concentration can also be helpful, like cucumbers and watermelon. Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 13 Mar. 2024 The lightweight mask-conditioner hybrid deeply repairs hair and protects against UV damage thanks to a mix of botanical extracts including watermelon, lychee, and edelweiss flower. Mary Honkus, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024 Jenner then offered a peek at her daughter’s lunchbox, which was packed with healthy snacks including watermelon, carrots and cucumber that had been cut into star shapes. Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 Pick four choices from strawberry, raspberry, peach, mango, lime and watermelon, then get ready to party — this margarita flight comes with a sparkler. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2024 Mom Anna had enjoyed eating watermelon while pregnant. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2024 Our tester tried this with both of her kids, and her 7-year-old son really loved the fruity watermelon flavor. Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024 Farmer Mohamed Ali al-Hussein waters a watermelon patch near Hasakeh, Syria with the help of a solar-powered pump. Fred Pearce, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of watermelon was in 1598

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“Watermelon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watermelon. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

watermelon

noun
wa·​ter·​mel·​on ˈwȯt-ər-ˌmel-ən How to pronounce watermelon (audio)
ˈwät-
1
: a large oblong or rounded fruit with a hard outer shell, a sweet red juicy pulp, and usually many seeds
2
: a widely grown African vine of the gourd family that produces watermelons

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