Definition

A type of fruit that is usually sweet and has a hard outer skin and soft, juicy inside. Common examples include watermelon and cantaloupe.

Example

I love eating melon on hot summer days.

Conversation

Have you ever tried that new melon stand downtown?

Not yet, but I've heard their watermelon is amazing.

You should definitely check it out; they have the sweetest melon I've ever tasted.

Sounds great! I love trying different fruits in the summer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'melon' originates from the Latin 'mālum' (meaning apple) and the Greek 'mēlon' (meaning apple or fruit). The term evolved to refer specifically to the sweet, fleshy fruit we know today as melon.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word 'mēlon' meaning fruit, which helps you remember that a melon is a type of sweet fruit.

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