watermelon
Translation
watermelon
Examples
I bought a huge watermelon at the market.
I bought a huge watermelon at the market.
Would you like some watermelon for dessert?
Would you like some watermelon for dessert?
Grammar Patterns
((a)) watermelon (countable) A whole fruit. I bought a huge watermelon.
((some)) watermelon (uncountable) The flesh of the fruit. Would you like some watermelon?
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none)
Etymology
A compound of 'water' and 'melon', named for its very high water content.
Memory Tips
It's a 'melon' that is full of 'water'. Easy to remember on a hot day!