What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
melon
Example
I bought a watermelon for the picnic. [melon: noun]
Example
She sliced up some melon for breakfast. [melon: noun]
cantaloupe
Example
He bought a cantaloupe at the grocery store. [cantaloupe: noun]
Example
The fruit salad had chunks of cantaloupe in it. [cantaloupe: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Melon is a more general term that can refer to a variety of fruits, while cantaloupe specifically refers to a type of melon. In everyday language, cantaloupe is more commonly used than melon.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between melon and cantaloupe?
Both melon and cantaloupe are relatively informal terms and can be used in casual conversation or writing.
