as in head
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
The ball missed her glove and she's got one gnarly bump on her melon as a result.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of melon
This raw diced relish features melon, cucumbers, and bell peppers and is flavored with fresh mint and sweet-hot Aleppo pepper flakes.
—
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
On the palate, fresh red cherry, juicy melon, and stony minerality.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Cucumber beetles chew holes in leaves, flowers, and the skins of fruits of many plants including cucumbers, melons, pumpkins and squash.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Scrub firm fruits and vegetables like melons and potatoes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for melon
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
On the palate, fresh red cherry, juicy melon, and stony minerality.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Cucumber beetles chew holes in leaves, flowers, and the skins of fruits of many plants including cucumbers, melons, pumpkins and squash.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Scrub firm fruits and vegetables like melons and potatoes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for melon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melon
Noun
-
Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
-
Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
Noun
-
Parts of the fetal skull had adhered to her intestines and were taken out, the lawsuit said.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
-
In 2024, a woman was severely injured in West Hollywood when she was hit by a motorized scooter, suffering a fractured skull and brain swelling that required hospitalization.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
Noun
-
The Boost: Turkey, tofu, beans, and eggs serve up a good dose of protein, iron, potassium, and magnesium; nuts and seeds add healthy fats.—
Katie Sullivan Morford,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
-
Pick options like beans, soy foods, nuts and seeds more often.—
Marygrace Taylor,
Flow Space,
18 July 2025
Noun
-
Nashville haunt, with its sliced pork, pate and bologna.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
-
The restaurant is far from an afterthought of the distillery experience, offering a menu of mostly small plates, including pate en croute, beef tartare, trout dip with saltines, frog legs, and gnocchi with mushroom ragu.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Noun
-
The growing dangers of heat waves can already be seen this summer, the researchers noted, pointing to the late June heat dome that settled over the Eastern U.S. and set new daily heat records in at least 50 cities, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
-
Lessons from the 2021 heat dome The 2021 heat wave was a catalyzing event for the community.—
Brian G. Henning,
The Conversation,
9 July 2025
Noun
-
That’s a subtle point and just floating around in their noggin.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
-
While Zeke and Angel each have their own noggin, the East Bay Vivarium believes the snakes share one set of internal organs.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Melon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melon. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share