honeydew

noun

hon·​ey·​dew ˈhə-nē-ˌdü 

-ˌdyü

1

: a saccharine deposit secreted on the leaves of plants usually by aphids or scale insects or sometimes by a fungus

2

: honeydew melon

Examples of honeydew in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adults feed on pollen, nectar and honeydew and are valuable pollinators. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026

The available honeydew is what draws the ants, not your tomatoes. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026

Cantaloupe, yes; honeydew, no; watermelon, maybe; and casaba, who the hell knows? — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026

Day’s catch crudo with honeydew, pickled pineapple, lime caviar and avocado. — Lela London, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing honeydew

• honeydew melon

Rhymes for honeydew

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue

Kids Definition

honeydew

noun

hon·​ey·​dew ˈhən-ē-ˌd(y)ü 

1

: a sugary substance deposited on the leaves of plants usually by aphids or scale insects or sometimes by a fungus

2

: honeydew melon