noun

honeydew

HUH-nihd-yoo

Honeydew (noun) means a variety of melon with smooth pale green flesh and a light-colored rind. Example: “She sliced up a honeydew for the fruit salad.”

noun

A variety of melon with smooth pale green flesh and a light-colored rind.

"She sliced up a honeydew for the fruit salad."

How to use honeydew

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA sweet, mild-flavored melon with green flesh, often served alongside cantaloupe.

Common pairings

honeydew melon slice of honeydew

Word forms

more honeydew comparative, most honeydew superlative

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Etymology

From honey + dew, originally referring to a sweet, sticky substance found on plants, later applied to the pale green melon.

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honeydew melon

Frequently asked questions

What does “honeydew” mean?

The word “honeydew” means a variety of melon with smooth pale green flesh and a light-colored rind. In plain terms, a sweet, mild-flavored melon with green flesh, often served alongside cantaloupe.

How do you pronounce “honeydew”?

“Honeydew” is pronounced HUH-nihd-yoo (/ˈhʌniˌd(j)u/ in IPA).

How do you use “honeydew” in a sentence?

Here is “honeydew” used in a sentence: “She sliced up a honeydew for the fruit salad.”

What part of speech is “honeydew”?

“Honeydew” is a noun.

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