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
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Day’s catch crudo with honeydew, pickled pineapple, lime caviar and avocado.
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Melons, including honeydew, have a high water content.
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These square French tips pair honeydew green with yellow and fuchsia accents.
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Watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew are easy to find at grocery stores year-round.
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Lela London, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026
Melons, including honeydew, have a high water content.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 1 June 2026
These square French tips pair honeydew green with yellow and fuchsia accents.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew are easy to find at grocery stores year-round.
—Joanna Sciarrino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for honeydew
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“Honeydew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeydew. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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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
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