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watermelon

//ˈwɔːtərmɛlən//

Pluralwatermelons

Definition

A large, round fruit with a hard green rind and sweet, juicy red flesh, typically eaten raw.

To remember it

Picture the big, green striped fruit with a red inside and black seeds. Think of it as a happy watermelon character, smiling at you!

Examples

A1
I like watermelon in summer.
A2
She bought a big watermelon at the market.
B1
We ate watermelon after the barbecue, and it was very refreshing.
B2
The watermelon, which had been chilled overnight, was sliced and served to the guests.
C1
Had the watermelon not been so ripe, it would not have stained the tablecloth so badly.
C2
The chef, having selected a watermelon of perfect ripeness, carved it into intricate shapes for the dessert presentation.