watermelon
word
/ˈwɔtɝˌmɛɫən/
/wˈɔːtəmˌɛlən/
Definition
A large, round fruit with a hard green rind, sweet pink or red flesh, and many black seeds. It is usually eaten fresh in summer.
Usage & Nuances
'Watermelon' is most commonly used as a countable noun ('a watermelon', 'some watermelons'). Common phrases: 'watermelon slice', 'watermelon juice'. Sometimes used for artificial flavors, e.g., 'watermelon candy.' Not used for other melons.
Spanish: sandíaPortuguese (BR): melanciaPortuguese (PT): melanciaChinese (Simplified): 西瓜Chinese (Traditional): 西瓜Hindi: तरबूजArabic: بطيخBengali: তরমুজRussian: арбузJapanese: スイカVietnamese: dưa hấuKorean: 수박Turkish: karpuzUrdu: تربوزIndonesian: semangka
Example Sentences
I bought a big watermelon for the picnic.
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Can you cut the watermelon into slices?
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My favorite fruit is watermelon.
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Nothing beats a cold slice of watermelon on a hot day.
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We had a watermelon seed spitting contest at the barbecue.
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She made a refreshing watermelon smoothie for breakfast.
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