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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Perhaps a wedge of juicy watermelon, buttery corn on the cob, melty ice cream, or a refreshing glass of lemonade?
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Cucumber Melon Refresher: Cucumber melon fuses with sweet watermelon.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
The two snacks had the same number of calories, but the volume of watermelon was much greater.1
Another reason for the weight loss may be the sugar and nutrient content of watermelon.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
Make sure your watermelon is seedless and the rind is removed to prevent choking or upset stomach, PetMD reports.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Cucumber Melon Refresher: Cucumber melon fuses with sweet watermelon.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
The two snacks had the same number of calories, but the volume of watermelon was much greater.1
Another reason for the weight loss may be the sugar and nutrient content of watermelon.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
Make sure your watermelon is seedless and the rind is removed to prevent choking or upset stomach, PetMD reports.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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“Watermelon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watermelon. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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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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