melon
1 synonym for melon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large, round or oval fruit with a thick rind and juicy flesh, such as a cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
breasts
How to use melon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a ripe melon
slice of melon
melon flesh
The "breasts" and "head" senses are crude slang — avoid in formal or professional contexts.
Etymology
From Old French melon, from Latin melopeponem, from Greek mēlopepōn — literally "apple-shaped ripe fruit."
Full origin of melon →Frequently asked questions
What does “melon” mean?
The word “melon” means a large, round or oval fruit with a thick rind and juicy flesh, such as a cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon. In plain terms, a large juicy fruit like a cantaloupe or watermelon; informally, also slang for a person's head or breasts.
How do you pronounce “melon”?
“Melon” is pronounced MEH-luhn (/ˈmɛlən/ in IPA).
How do you use “melon” in a sentence?
Here is “melon” used in a sentence: “We sliced up a chilled melon for dessert.”
What is another word for “melon”?
Words with a similar meaning to “melon” include breasts.
What part of speech is “melon”?
“Melon” is a noun.
Where does the word “melon” come from?
The word “melon” comes from Latin. From Old French melon, from Latin melopeponem, from Greek mēlopepōn — literally "apple-shaped ripe fruit.".
Is “melon” a common word?
“Melon” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “melon” have?
“Melon” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, round or oval fruit with a thick rind and juicy flesh, such as a cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon.
