honeydew melon

noun

: a pale smooth-skinned winter melon with sweet greenish flesh

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It's adorned with honeydew melon chunks that resemble tennis balls and is served in a souvenir glass. Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2025 And naturally, the iconic Honey Deuce cocktail, the U.S. Open’s signature boozy lemonade topped with honeydew melon balls, was also flowing as fans enjoyed the matches. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025 The popular cocktail, made with vodka, lemonade, raspberry liqueur and honeydew melon balls, is the U.S. Open's official cocktail, crafted by Grey Goose. Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025 When cooking at home, try salt substitutes with potassium and add more potassium-rich foods like bananas, spinach, mushrooms, and honeydew melon. Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for honeydew melon

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of honeydew melon was in 1894

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“Honeydew melon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeydew%20melon. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

honeydew melon

noun
: a pale smooth-skinned muskmelon with greenish sweet flesh

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