melon
MEH-luhn
Melon (noun) means a large, round or oval fruit with a thick rind and juicy flesh, such as a cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon. Example: “We sliced up a chilled melon for dessert.”
noun
1
A large, round or oval fruit with a thick rind and juicy flesh, such as a cantaloupe, honeydew, or watermelon.
"We sliced up a chilled melon for dessert."
"Watermelon is technically a type of melon."
2
Slang: a woman's breast (usually plural).
"The comment about her "melons" was crude and unwelcome."
3
Informal: a person's head.
"Watch your melon on that low doorway."
How to use melon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large juicy fruit like a cantaloupe or watermelon; informally, also slang for a person's head or breasts.
When to use it
The "breasts" and "head" senses are crude slang — avoid in formal or professional contexts.
Common pairings
a ripe melon
slice of melon
melon flesh
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Word forms
- Plural
- melons
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Etymology
From Old French melon, from Latin melopeponem, from Greek mēlopepōn — literally "apple-shaped ripe fruit."
Synonyms
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breasts
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Rhymes for melon
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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.
