帮助中心

melon

[ˈmɛlən]

melon Definition

  • 1a large round fruit with a hard green or yellow skin, sweet flesh, and many seeds
  • 2the 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

Phrases with melon

  • 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.

  • an area of land where melons are grown

    Example

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

  • 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.

📌

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.