melon

[ˈmɛlən]

melon Definition

• 1. a large round fruit with a hard green or yellow skin, sweet flesh, and many seeds
• 2. the fruit of a plant in the gourd family

Using melon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "melon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I bought a melon from the grocery store.

• Example

  She cut up the melon into bite-sized pieces.

• Example

  The melon was juicy and delicious.

melon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for melon

• fruit
• watermelon
• cantaloupe
• honeydew

Phrases with melon

• melon ball

  a small, round piece of melon, often used as a garnish or in fruit salads

  Example

  The chef added melon balls to the fruit salad for a decorative touch.

• melon patch

  an area of land where melons are grown

  Example

  The farmer tended to his melon patch every day during the growing season.

• melon rind

  the tough outer layer of a melon that is usually discarded before eating

  Example

  She carefully removed the melon rind before cutting the fruit into pieces.

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Summary: melon in Brief

A 'melon' [ˈmɛlən] is a large round fruit with a hard green or yellow skin, sweet flesh, and many seeds. It is often cut into bite-sized pieces and eaten raw, and can be used in fruit salads or as a garnish. 'Melon' refers to the fruit of a plant in the gourd family, and includes varieties such as watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew.