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

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

The water will knock off the tiny aphids and wash off the honeydew that attracts ants and allows fungus to grow. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 May 2026

These square French tips pair honeydew green with yellow and fuchsia accents. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 June 2026

The uniquely crisp, apple-like flesh has notes of honeydew, watermelon, and pear. — Joanna Sciarrino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 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