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Definition of watermelon

watermelon

/ˈwɔːtərˌmɛlən/
wa · ter · mel · on
Plural:watermelons
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watermelon Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large, heavy fruit produced by a vine of the gourd family, typically having a hard, dark green rind and sweet, watery, pink or red flesh with black seeds.

Example

"We sliced a cold watermelon to serve as a refreshing dessert at the summer picnic."

2

The trailing vine (Citrullus lanatus) native to tropical Africa that is cultivated widely across the world for its large, sweet fruit.

Example

"The farmer planted watermelons in the sandy soil at the edge of the field, ensuring the vines had plenty of space to sprawl."

• Nearby Words

waterloo
watermain
watermark
watermelon
watermill
waterpark
waterpipe

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in English in the early 1600s, formed by combining 'water' and 'melon' in reference to the fruit's extremely high water content, which is over 90 percent.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Watermelon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/watermelon
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