Definition

A large fruit with a hard green skin and sweet, juicy pink or red flesh inside, often eaten in the summer.

Example

We enjoyed a refreshing slice of watermelon on a hot day.

Conversation

I just bought a huge watermelon from the market today.

That sounds delicious! Did you pick a ripe one?

Yeah, it looks perfect — bright green on the outside and heavy.

I can't wait to try it; nothing beats a cold watermelon in summer!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Watermelon is formed from "water" (from Old English "wæter", meaning liquid) and "melon" (from Latin "mālum", meaning apple, but in this context refers to a type of fruit). The word "watermelon" describes a fruit that is primarily composed of water and resembles an apple in its fruit category.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' as the main component of this fruit, and 'melon' as a type of fruit, helping you remember that a watermelon is a juicy fruit filled with water.

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