What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cantaloupe
Example
I bought a ripe cantaloupe from the grocery store. [cantaloupe: noun]
Example
She sliced the cantaloupe into bite-sized pieces for the fruit salad. [cantaloupe: noun]
muskmelon
Example
The farmers grew different varieties of muskmelons in their garden. [muskmelons: noun]
Example
We enjoyed a refreshing muskmelon smoothie on a hot summer day. [muskmelon: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cantaloupe is more commonly used in everyday language, especially in North America, to refer to the specific melon variety. On the other hand, muskmelon is a more general term that may be less commonly used.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between cantaloupe and muskmelon?
Both cantaloupe and muskmelon can be used in both formal and informal contexts without any significant difference in formality.
