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watermelon

C2
noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /wˈɔːtəmˌɛlən/

US

  • /ˈwɔtərˌmɛlən/

Description

This large fruit is famous for its green rind, sweet juicy flesh, and high water content. Inside, it is usually red or pink, though some kinds are yellow or orange. People often eat it cold in slices, especially on hot summer days.

It first came from Africa and has been grown for thousands of years. The flesh is the main part people eat, but the seeds can also be roasted, and the rind can be pickled. It is a common fruit at picnics, barbecues, and other warm-weather gatherings.

Examples

  1. 1

    Barbecue

    We bought a watermelon for the barbecue.

  2. 2

    Seasonality

    Watermelons are usually sweetest in late summer.

  3. 3

    Snack offer

    There's some watermelon left in the fridge if you're hungry.

  4. 4

    Lunch

    She ate a slice of watermelon after lunch.

  5. 5

    Playful contest

    The kids had a contest to see who could spit watermelon seeds the farthest.

  6. 6

    Candy flavor

    This candy has a strong watermelon flavor.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • watermelonnoun

Forms

  • watermelonspluralnoun