plural melons
often attributive
1
: any of various typically sweet gourds (such as a muskmelon or watermelon) usually eaten raw as fruits
2
: something rounded like a melon: such as
a
: a rounded organ in the front of the head of some cetaceans and all toothed whales that is composed of lipids and waxy material and is thought to be utilized in echolocation
b
: a person's head
A great afternoon at the park usually meant coming home with blisters on our hands, a bump or two on the melon and the obligatory skinned knee.—
Robb Moretti
Robb Moretti3
a
: a surplus of profits available for distribution to stockholders
b
: a financial windfall
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This type of internal growth is completely normal, and can also occur in tomatoes, melon, and zucchini.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2025
The wine features subtle floral notes along with aromas of citrus, melon, and toasted almond.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Avoid melons with odd bumps or dents indicating inconsistent growth.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
One singular melon starts at $138, two melons go for $268 and three melons cost $384 (taxes and shipping not included).
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2025
The wine features subtle floral notes along with aromas of citrus, melon, and toasted almond.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Avoid melons with odd bumps or dents indicating inconsistent growth.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
One singular melon starts at $138, two melons go for $268 and three melons cost $384 (taxes and shipping not included).
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for melon
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“Melon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melon. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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melon
noun
mel·on
ˈmel-ən 
: any of various fruits (as a cantaloupe, honeydew melon, or watermelon) of the gourd family that have juicy and usually sweet flesh eaten raw and a firm rind
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