watermelon

noun

wa·ter·mel·on | \ ˈwȯ-tər-ˌme-lən

, ˈwä-\

Definition of watermelon

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

Examples of watermelon in a Sentence

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Some top picks include cucumber (96% water), zucchini (95% water), watermelon (92% water), and grapefruit (91% water). — Sally Tamarkin, SELF, "22 Easy Ways to Drink More Water Every Day," 3 Jan. 2019 Book ahead—it’s crowded and festive on weekends—and beware that the signature drink, a watermelon mojito, goes down all too easily. — Sara Clemence, WSJ, "Puerto Rico on the Rebound: A Three-Day Getaway Guide," 26 Dec. 2018 And with lyrics referring to BB cream and lipstick, the whole group kept makeup minimal with radiant skin and watermelon lip tint. — Lai Frances, Allure, "A Comprehensive Guide to the Evolution of Twice's Hair and Makeup," 6 Nov. 2018 The new shades are: Rager (a watermelon pink), Birthday Behavior (poppy red), Glam (a Schiaparelli pink), August (pinky nude), Rumor (blood red), and Flirtini (rose pink). — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kylie Jenner's 21st Birthday Kylie Cosmetics Collection Is Her Most Personal Yet," 31 July 2018 Seasonal cocktails embrace the rooftop's summery vibe: jalapeño margaritas, tiki drinks, caipirinhas, and shandys made with watermelon shrub and Corona. — Adele Chapin, Condé Nast Traveler, "The 10 Best Rooftop Bars in Washington, D.C.," 12 July 2018 Watermelon True to its name, watermelon consists of 92 percent water, making it a hydrating snack for the hot summer months. — NBC News, "8 summer superfoods to eat after a tough workout," 11 July 2018 The watermelon notes blend wonderfully with the lighter wheat tastes and come on strong at the finish. — Chris Morris, Fortune, "6 Beers and 6 Wines to Improve Your Fourth of July Cookout," 29 June 2018 The watermelon isn't just there for the 'gram, either; the fruit is high in vitamins and amino acids that help nourish your complexion while hydrating. — Alyssa Hardy, Teen Vogue, "Glow Recipe's Millennial-Pink Watermelon Moisturizer Sells Out in Two Hours," 19 Jan. 2018

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