watermelon
noun
wa·ter·mel·on
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌme-lən 
ˈwä-
1
: a large oblong or roundish fruit with a hard green or white rind often striped or variegated, a sweet watery pink, yellowish, or red pulp, and usually many seeds
2
: a widely cultivated African vine (Citrullus lanatus synonym C. vulgaris) of the gourd family that bears watermelons
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The drink menu includes craft cocktails like an ancho margarita made with grapefruit and cinnamon, and Patio Views, a drink made with gin, watermelon and coconut.
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The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Get The Recipe 08 of 50 Watermelon Sangria Fresh watermelon juice, rosé, rosé Champagne, and St. Germain elderflower liquor all meet to make this sweet sangria.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
The protein comes from a diverse blend of pea, watermelon seed, and pumpkin seed, which also contributes to the 2 grams of fiber in each serving.
—April Benshosan, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
With incredible flavors like blue raspberry, peach, and watermelon Everest gummies taste great and can easily be taken at home or on the go.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Teas, soups, and fruits with high water content like watermelon all count toward your fluid intake.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 10 Mar. 2024
Install sturdy trellises, wire mesh cages, etc. to support rangy plants like tomatoes and vining plants like cucumbers, climbing squashes, luffa, watermelon, pumpkins, etc.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
Melon Herb Chiller: a lemon pinwheel and watermelon mint base poured over ice to add a kick to traditional lemonade.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Fresh watermelon juice, rosé, and rosé Champagne create the gorgeous blush color of this drink.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Get The Recipe 08 of 50 Watermelon Sangria Fresh watermelon juice, rosé, rosé Champagne, and St. Germain elderflower liquor all meet to make this sweet sangria.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
The protein comes from a diverse blend of pea, watermelon seed, and pumpkin seed, which also contributes to the 2 grams of fiber in each serving.
—April Benshosan, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
With incredible flavors like blue raspberry, peach, and watermelon Everest gummies taste great and can easily be taken at home or on the go.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Teas, soups, and fruits with high water content like watermelon all count toward your fluid intake.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 10 Mar. 2024
Install sturdy trellises, wire mesh cages, etc. to support rangy plants like tomatoes and vining plants like cucumbers, climbing squashes, luffa, watermelon, pumpkins, etc.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
Melon Herb Chiller: a lemon pinwheel and watermelon mint base poured over ice to add a kick to traditional lemonade.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Fresh watermelon juice, rosé, and rosé Champagne create the gorgeous blush color of this drink.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
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watermelon
noun
wa·ter·mel·on
ˈwȯt-ər-ˌmel-ən
ˈwät-
1
: a large oblong or rounded fruit with a hard outer shell, a sweet red juicy pulp, and usually many seeds
2
: a widely grown African vine of the gourd family that produces watermelons
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