watermelon
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for watermelon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large fruit with a hard green rind and sweet, watery red flesh, or the plant that grows it.
Synonyms
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How to use watermelon
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Etymology
From the 1610s, simply "water" plus "melon," describing its unusually high water content compared to other melons. Other languages coined near-identical compounds, like French melon d'eau and German Wassermelone.
Full origin of watermelon →Frequently asked questions
What does “watermelon” mean?
The word “watermelon” means a large fruit with a hard green rind and sweet, watery red flesh, or the plant that grows it. In plain terms, a big, juicy, red-fleshed fruit — or the pink-red color that matches it.
How do you pronounce “watermelon”?
“Watermelon” is pronounced WAW-tuh-meh-luhn (/ˈwɑtəɹˌmɛlən/ in IPA).
How do you use “watermelon” in a sentence?
Here is “watermelon” used in a sentence: “We sliced up a cold watermelon for the picnic.”
What is another word for “watermelon”?
Words with a similar meaning to “watermelon” include breasts.
What part of speech is “watermelon”?
“Watermelon” is a noun.
Where does the word “watermelon” come from?
The word “watermelon” dates back to around 1610 and comes from French. From the 1610s, simply "water" plus "melon," describing its unusually high water content compared to other melons. Other languages coined near-identical compounds, like French melon d'eau and German Wassermelone.
Is “watermelon” a common word?
“Watermelon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “watermelon” have?
“Watermelon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large fruit with a hard green rind and sweet, watery red flesh, or the plant that grows it.