Noun
/wɔːtərˌmɛlən/
A watermelon is a large, typically green-skinned fruit with a sweet, juicy, red or pink flesh and black seeds. It is often consumed as a refreshing snack, especially in warm climates, and is popular at picnics, barbecues, and summer gatherings.
Watermelons are commonly used in both oral speech and written contexts; however, they may be more frequently mentioned in written forms, like recipes and food descriptions, during discussions about fruits and cooking.
I love eating watermelon on hot summer days.
Me encanta comer sandía en los cálidos días de verano.
She made a refreshing watermelon salad for the picnic.
Ella preparó una refrescante ensalada de sandía para el picnic.
Watermelon is a great source of hydration.
La sandía es una gran fuente de hidratación.
While "watermelon" is not commonly featured in a wide array of idiomatic expressions, it does appear in a few informal phrases and cultural references that emphasize its characteristics, particularly in the context of enjoyment, summer, and abundance.
It was a watermelon of a day, perfect for a picnic!
Fue un día de sandía, ¡perfecto para un picnic!
(Meaning: It was an ideal day.)
They are as happy as a kid with a watermelon.
Ellos están tan felices como un niño con una sandía.
(Meaning: Extremely happy and carefree.)
When life gives you watermelon, make a fruit salad!
Cuando la vida te da sandías, ¡haz una ensalada de frutas!
(Meaning: Make the best of what you have.)
The word "watermelon" comes from the combination of "water" and "melon." The word "melon" has its roots in the Latin "mālum" (meaning apple) and the Greek "mēlon," which encompasses a group of fruits including melons. The "water" part of the name reflects the high water content of the fruit (about 92%).
Synonyms: - None (specific to the fruit)
Antonyms: - There are no direct antonyms for "watermelon" as it is a specific type of fruit, but in terms of preferences, one might consider "dry fruit" as a contrasting category.