Meaning & Definition of word "Watermelon"
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Watermelon
/ˈwɔːtərˌmɛlən/
noun:
- 1. A large, round or oval fruit with a hard green rind and sweet, juicy, usually red or pink flesh containing many seeds.
- Example: On a hot summer day, nothing beats a chilled slice of watermelon.
- 2. A plant of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) that produces watermelon fruit.
- Example: The watermelon vine grew rapidly in our garden, providing us with plenty of fruit.
- 3. A variety of the plant or its fruit with yellow or orange flesh.
- Example: We tried a unique variety of watermelon with yellow flesh at the farmers' market.
Etymology
Middle English water meloun, from Old French 'melon', from Latin 'melo' (from Greek 'mēlon').
Common Phrases and Expressions
Watermelon Sugar:
A phrase popularized by a song, referring to the sweetness of love or summer.
Seedless Watermelon:
A type of watermelon that has been bred to not contain seeds.
Related Words
melon:
A general term for various types of fruits in the gourd family.
citrullus:
A genus of plant in the gourd family that includes the watermelon.
Slang Meanings of watermelon
Meaning: Watermelon refers to a person who is very sweet or kind.
Example Sentence: You're such a watermelon for helping everyone out.
Meaning: Watermelon can also refer to a particular party or event focused on fun and enjoyment, especially in summer.
Example Sentence: We're throwing a watermelon this weekend, come join the fun!