watermelon

UK: ˈwɔːtəmelən | US: ˈwɔːtərmelən

Definition

  1. n. a large, juicy fruit with a hard green rind and sweet red or pink flesh containing black seeds

Structure
water <liquid>melon <fruit>
Etymology

The word "watermelon" is a compound of "water" (Old English wæter, referring to its high water content) and "melon" (from Greek mēlopepon, via Latin melopepo, meaning "ripe apple" or "gourd"). The term emerged in English by the 17th century, highlighting the fruit’s hydrating properties and its botanical classification as a melon.

Examples

  1. She sliced the watermelon into wedges for the picnic.

  2. The farmers grew watermelons in the sunny field.

  3. Watermelon juice is refreshing on a hot summer day.

  4. He spit out the black seeds from the watermelon.

  5. The children enjoyed a contest to see who could eat watermelon the fastest.