watermelon — a large round fruit with hard green skin, red flesh, and black seeds
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large round fruit with hard green skin, red flesh, and black seeds
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːtərmelən/
Example Sentences
- My dad knocked on the watermelon like he was visiting a friend's house.
- The watermelon was so heavy that I needed both hands to carry it.
- She carved a watermelon into the shape of a basket for the party.
watermelon
NOUN[/ˈwɔːtərmelən/]
a large round fruit with hard green skin, red flesh, and black seeds
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word emerged in the 14th century from the combination of 'water' and 'melon', referring to a melon with high water content. The term descriptively names the fruit for its distinctive juicy nature compared to other melons.
Breakdown
water (Old English 'wæter', meaning liquid) + melon (from Latin 'melo', ultimately from Greek 'melon', meaning apple or fruit). The compound literally describes a water-rich melon.
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📝Examples
“My dad knocked on the watermelon like he was visiting a friend's house.”
“The watermelon was so heavy that I needed both hands to carry it.”
“She carved a watermelon into the shape of a basket for the party.”
“The watermelon exploded when he dropped it, creating a red mess everywhere.”
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