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

Generally, dragon fruit taste is described as a lightly sweet combination of a kiwi and a pear, with a slight taste of a barely ripe watermelon. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024

Arrayed around it are a weather station, also elevated on pilings; a couple of very chilly outhouses; several tanks of jet fuel; and an emergency shelter that’s shaped like a watermelon and called the Tomato. —Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024

Watermelon and Feta Salad Calories: 166 Sweet watermelon and salty feta cheese make a delicious pairing and can be enjoyed on low-calorie diets. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Sep. 2024

In a large bowl, add in the watermelon, cantaloupe, beets and blackberries. —Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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