Watermelon: meaning, definitions and examples

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watermelon

[ ˈwɔː.təˌmel.ən ]

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juicy fruit

A large, round fruit with green skin and red flesh containing black seeds. It is known for its sweet and refreshing taste.

Synonyms

citron melon, melon

Examples of usage

I love eating watermelon on a hot summer day.
She sliced the watermelon into small pieces for the picnic.

Translations

Translations of the word "watermelon" in other languages:

🇵🇹 melancia

🇮🇳 तरबूज (tarbooj)

🇩🇪 Wassermelone

🇮🇩 semangka

🇺🇦 кавун

🇵🇱 arbuz

🇯🇵 スイカ (suika)

🇫🇷 pastèque

🇪🇸 sandía

🇹🇷 karpuz

🇰🇷 수박 (subak)

🇸🇦 بطيخ (batikh)

🇨🇿 vodní meloun

🇸🇰 vodný melón

🇨🇳 西瓜 (xīguā)

🇸🇮 lubenica

🇮🇸 vatnsmelóna

🇰🇿 қарбыз (qarbyz)

🇬🇪 საზამთრო (sazamṭro)

🇦🇿 qarpız

🇲🇽 sandía

Word origin

The word 'watermelon' originated from the combination of 'water' and 'melon', referring to the high water content of the fruit. Watermelons are believed to have originated in Africa and were cultivated in ancient Egypt, with evidence of watermelon seeds found in pharaoh tombs. They were later introduced to Europe and the Americas by explorers. Today, watermelons are a popular fruit enjoyed around the world.