watermelon
Americannoun
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the large, roundish or elongated fruit of a trailing vine, Citrullus lanata, of the gourd family, having a hard, green rind and a sweet, juicy, usually pink or red pulp.
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the vine itself.
noun
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an African melon, Citrullus vulgaris, widely cultivated for its large edible fruit
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the fruit of this plant, which has a hard green rind and sweet watery reddish flesh
Etymology
Origin of watermelon
Example Sentences
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It was not yet 7 a.m. on my first day in a field of mini watermelons, the green fruit stretched out as far as the eye could see.
From Los Angeles Times
In fact, it later puffs up sideways and transforms into what looks like a huge cosmic watermelon, enclosing everything close by.
From Space Scoop
“I’ll be there this time,” said Logan, who was eating healthy watermelons before the game but wearing his usual short pants during the game on a night to remember.
From Los Angeles Times
I’m a sucker for watermelon lemonade, which they do not offer, but I wasn’t deterred.
From Salon
The watermelon has become a symbol for solidarity with Palestinians due to its colours, which are similar to those of the Palestinian flag – red, green, black and white.
From BBC
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