How to Use melon in a Sentence
melon
noun-
Use the knife to slice slabs of melon that are about ½-inch thick.
— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2023 -
The melon is on the bed, but Alex is in the woods near Walter’s house.
— Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 26 May 2020 -
No one is in the room, but there is a melon sitting on the bed.
— Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 26 May 2020 -
In terms of weight, choose melons that are heavy and dense for their size.
— Caroline Tien, SELF, 3 July 2024 -
About 4,300 years ago, someone drew a melon on the wall of a tomb in Egypt.
— Veronique Greenwood New York Times, Star Tribune, 5 June 2021 -
The blast tore a crater in Vitalii's skull that is as deep and broad as half a melon.
— Hanna Arhirova, ajc, 15 Jan. 2023 -
Freeze the melon balls in advance to help keep the drink cold when serving.
— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023 -
Turns out, the melon was used to help her with her stabbing.
— Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 26 May 2020 -
The rest of the pitcher is filled with pureed melon, sparkling water, and lime slices.
— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2022 -
The crew headed into the melon fields at 2:30 a.m., the report said.
— Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Jan. 2024 -
Stopped out of pure pity for the guy getting his melon mashed.
— Tom Noie, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2021 -
Add the remaining melon and 1 teaspoon of the lime juice to a blender.
— Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023 -
The melon will appear more dull rather than glossy green.
— oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2023 -
Or why a melon farmer has left a third of his fields fallow.
— New York Times, 28 June 2021 -
The melons should feel heavy for their size and the flesh around the stem end should give a little when pressed with your thumbs.
— Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 25 Apr. 2020 -
For a light and sweet green cocktail, top each glass with fresh mint and melon.
— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2022 -
The look of a melon can give you some clues as to its worthiness as well.
— Laura Wheatman Hill, chicagotribune.com, 27 Feb. 2021 -
One meal was just a glass of orange juice, a yogurt and a bit of melon.
— Anchorage Daily News, 7 Feb. 2020 -
Plant beans and squash in March, and melons and okra in April; tomatoes can go in anytime in the spring.
— Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 16 Mar. 2020 -
The nose is like melon, the flavor’s like cheap bubblegum.
— Adam Rogers, Wired, 2 Aug. 2021 -
One of them is slicing the whitish melon with a pocketknife.
— Emilio Fraia, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2019 -
Chunks of melon and spiced peach bread, as well as pie, follow up for dessert.
— R29 Team, refinery29.com, 11 Oct. 2024 -
Cut that melon in half, grab your melon baller and scoop away.
— Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2020 -
Place on top of the melon wedges and garnish with the candied walnuts.
— SFChronicle.com, 17 Sep. 2020 -
Put melon patch in full sun in the warmest spot in your garden.
— oregonlive, 25 May 2021 -
The melon landed with a crash on the ground — the trigger sound that sends happy pigs racing for a bite of the juicy snack.
— Shannon Sims, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2023 -
If the melon is too pallid or splotchy in parts, keep looking.
— Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2020 -
Limit those that need to be peeled, such as bananas and melons.
— Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 25 June 2023 -
Non-alcoholic options like iced matcha, Korean coffee and melon cream soda served with a scoop of ice cream go down smooth, too.
— Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2024 -
Dessert was a slice of white melon known as branco do Ribatejo, which was served with a free shot of a homemade herbal liqueur from an unmarked bottle and a thumbs-up from Carla’s father, Amérigo.
— Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
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