Melon (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons; watermelons; cantaloupes; cucumbers.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The fruit salad was filled with juicy melon, strawberries, and pineapple.
• She carefully selected a ripe melon from the farmer's market to serve at her dinner party.
• In the summer, there's nothing more refreshing than a slice of cold melon on a hot day.
• The cantaloupe melon was a popular choice at the breakfast buffet.
• At the picnic, they enjoyed a refreshing snack of watermelon and melon balls.

Synonyms

• Melon Vine

Hypernyms

• Gourd Vine

Hyponyms

• Watermelon Vine
• Sweet Melon Vine
• Cucumis Melo
• Cucumber Vine
• Citrullus Vulgaris
• Muskmelon
• Cucumis Sativus

Meaning ²

Any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

• The refreshing slice of watermelon was perfect for the hot summer day.
• She carefully selected a ripe cantaloupe melon from the fruit stand.
• The fruit salad consisted of a variety of melons, including honeydew and casaba.
• After dinner, they enjoyed a sweet and refreshing serving of melon balls.
• The farmer's market offered an assortment of exotic melons from around the world.

Hyponyms

• Sweet Melon