cantaloupe
3 synonyms for cantaloupe, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A type of muskmelon with sweet orange flesh and a rough, netted or ribbed rind.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
cantaloup
cantaloup vine
cantaloupe vine
Etymology
From Italian Cantalupo, a former papal estate near Rome where the melon was reportedly first grown in Europe.
Full origin of cantaloupe →Frequently asked questions
What does “cantaloupe” mean?
The word “cantaloupe” means a type of muskmelon with sweet orange flesh and a rough, netted or ribbed rind. In plain terms, a sweet orange-fleshed melon.
How do you pronounce “cantaloupe”?
“Cantaloupe” is pronounced KAN-tuh-loop (/ˈkæn.tə.loʊp/ in IPA).
How do you use “cantaloupe” in a sentence?
Here is “cantaloupe” used in a sentence: “She sliced a ripe cantaloupe for breakfast.”
What part of speech is “cantaloupe”?
“Cantaloupe” is a noun.
Where does the word “cantaloupe” come from?
The word “cantaloupe” comes from Italian. From Italian Cantalupo, a former papal estate near Rome where the melon was reportedly first grown in Europe.
