noun · C1 · rare word · mainly US

melon

melon

Meaning of melon

A juicy melon known for its sweet taste and strong pleasant aroma.

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EN-UK/ˈmɛl.ən/
EN-US/ˈkæntəˌloʊp/
cantaloupe
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melon usage examples

🇬🇧UK

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

She sliced a juicy melon for dessert.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

The melon was sweet and fragrant at the market.

🇺🇸US

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

I bought a ripe cantaloupe for the picnic.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

The smell of fresh cantaloupe filled the kitchen.

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honeydew
A specific variety with pale green flesh and milder flavor, distinct from the orange‑fleshed cantaloupe.
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honeydew

A specific variety with pale green flesh and milder flavor, distinct from the orange‑fleshed cantaloupe.

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I prefer honeydew to cantaloupe because it's less sweet.

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How to pronounce melon and what this word means

melon means melon. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce melon

/ˈmɛl.ən/

melon translation

melon

melon examples

She sliced a juicy melon for dessert.

melon transcription

/ˈmɛl.ən/, /ˈkæntəˌloʊp/

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melon meaning: what does it mean?

A juicy melon known for its sweet taste and strong pleasant aroma.

melon pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

melon is pronounced as /ˈmɛl.ən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

melon definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She sliced a juicy melon for dessert. Translation: Она нарезала сочную дыню на десерт.

Is melon part of Fruits vocabulary?

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Is melon part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, melon (cantaloupe) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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