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

Examples of watermelon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its Seeds Offer Mineral-Rich Nutrition Consider keeping watermelon seeds. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 16 July 2026

Some top flavor combos mentioned in videos on social media include mango popsicles with strawberry roll-ups, lime popsicles with strawberry roll-ups, and watermelon popsicles with tropical fruit roll-ups. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

At 92% water, the density of the watermelon should be noticeable. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 15, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Tomatoes are also higher in fiber than many summer favorites, such as peaches and watermelon, and are a good choice for digestive health. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for watermelon

• endothelin
• gibberellin
• felon
• melon
• snellen
• tellin
• muskmelon

Kids Definition

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