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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Melon Herb Chiller: a lemon pinwheel and watermelon mint base poured over ice to add a kick to traditional lemonade.
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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
This mix-flavor packet contains watermelon, berry, orange, and lemon flavors and is currently 22 percent off.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
Experts believe this may be because watermelon contains nitrites found in other foods that have also been linked to migraine.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2024
Mi Pueblo Location: Multiple Mi Pueblo offers margarita flights that offer a sample of its strawberry, mango, Blue Dream and watermelon flavors.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2024
Even in the muddier water though, the Texan prefers green pumpkin or watermelon red over the traditional black-and-blues that most anglers would select given these conditions.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 21 Mar. 2024
Eating more foods high in water concentration can also be helpful, like cucumbers and watermelon.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 13 Mar. 2024
The lightweight mask-conditioner hybrid deeply repairs hair and protects against UV damage thanks to a mix of botanical extracts including watermelon, lychee, and edelweiss flower.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024
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
This mix-flavor packet contains watermelon, berry, orange, and lemon flavors and is currently 22 percent off.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
Experts believe this may be because watermelon contains nitrites found in other foods that have also been linked to migraine.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2024
Mi Pueblo Location: Multiple Mi Pueblo offers margarita flights that offer a sample of its strawberry, mango, Blue Dream and watermelon flavors.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2024
Even in the muddier water though, the Texan prefers green pumpkin or watermelon red over the traditional black-and-blues that most anglers would select given these conditions.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 21 Mar. 2024
Eating more foods high in water concentration can also be helpful, like cucumbers and watermelon.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 13 Mar. 2024
The lightweight mask-conditioner hybrid deeply repairs hair and protects against UV damage thanks to a mix of botanical extracts including watermelon, lychee, and edelweiss flower.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 7 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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