Watermelon: meaning, definitions and examples
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watermelon
[ หwษห.tษหmel.ษn ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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watermelon |
Commonly used in everyday conversations and informal settings when referring to the popular summer fruit.
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melon |
A general term used to refer to any kind of melon, including watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, etc. It's used when the specific type of melon is not important or unknown.
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citron melon |
Used in more specialized or culinary contexts, often when referring to the specific variety of melon known for its thick rind and bitter taste. Less common in everyday language.
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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:
๐ต๐น melancia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคฐเคฌเฅเค (tarbooj)
๐ฉ๐ช Wassermelone
๐ฎ๐ฉ semangka
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะฒัะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ arbuz
๐ฏ๐ต ในใคใซ (suika)
๐ซ๐ท pastรจque
๐ช๐ธ sandรญa
๐น๐ท karpuz
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฐ (subak)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุทูุฎ (batikh)
๐จ๐ฟ vodnรญ meloun
๐ธ๐ฐ vodnรฝ melรณn
๐จ๐ณ ่ฅฟ็ (xฤซguฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ lubenica
๐ฎ๐ธ vatnsmelรณna
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฑัะท (qarbyz)
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแ แ (sazamแนญro)
๐ฆ๐ฟ qarpฤฑz
๐ฒ๐ฝ sandรญa
Etymology
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.
See also: water, waterbird, watercourse, watercraft, waterfall, waterfowl, waterfront, waterhole, waterlogged, waterproof, waterproofing, watertight, waterway, waterways.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,867, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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