watermelon

noun

wa·​ter·​mel·​on ˈwȯ-tər-ˌme-lən 

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

Frequently Asked Questions What veggies grow best in acidic soil? Potatoes, carrots, and watermelon are some of the crops that grow better in acidic soil. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025

Consider that eating a higher carb fruit like grapes or watermelon after a high-fat, high-protein snack like greek yogurt will reduce how quickly and how much your blood sugar will go up. —Heather Sandison, Contributor, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025

After mid-month plant; beans, cantaloupe, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, luffa, peppers, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes and watermelon. 4. —Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025

Toss watermelon chunks with feta cheese, cucumber, and fresh mint to create a watermelon salad. —Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for watermelon

• endothelin
• gibberellin
• felon
• melon
• snellen
• tellin
• muskmelon

Kids Definition

watermelon

noun

wa·​ter·​mel·​on ˈwȯt-ər-ˌmel-ən 

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