melon

noun
UK: /ˈmel.ən/
US: /ˈmel.ən/

  1. A sweet, juicy fruit with a thick rind.

    1. I ate a slice of melon.
    2. The farmer grew a large, juicy melon in his garden this summer.

  2. The plant that produces the fruit described above.

    1. The melon needs a lot of sun.
    2. We planted several melon varieties this spring hoping for a good harvest.

Synonyms

cantaloupe watermelon honeydew

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "melon" in English means: A sweet, juicy fruit with a thick rind., The plant that produces the fruit described above..

The phonetic transcription of "melon" is /ˈmel.ən/ in British English and /ˈmel.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "melon": cantaloupe, watermelon, honeydew.

Example usage of "melon": "I ate a slice of melon.". More examples on the page.